Emergency numbers in Singapore
Emergencies
- 999 PoliceFor immediate police help.
- 995 Ambulance and fire (SCDF)Only for life-threatening emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, seizures, breathlessness, loss of consciousness, heavy bleeding, major injuries and stroke. An SCDF ambulance is free for emergencies.
- 70999 Police by SMSWhen it is not safe to talk.
- 70995 SCDF by SMSFor people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired. Say what is happening, where (address or landmark) and whether you need a fire engine or an ambulance.
Not an emergency
For toothache, diarrhoea, a cough, a headache, small burns or a check-up, go to a clinic. If SCDF takes a non-emergency case to hospital, it charges S$274.
- 1777 Non-emergency ambulance (SCDF)Until 31 December 2026: SCDF stops this hotline from 1 January 2027.
- 6262 6262 NurseFirst helplineNurses advise on non-emergency conditions and where to get care, such as a nearby clinic.
- 1800 255 0000 Police hotlineTo give the police information about a crime. Calls from mobiles are charged airtime.
- 6842 9645 Found and Unclaimed Property Office (police)Lost property handed in to the police.
