English Language - Emergency Situations

English for Emergency Situations

If you find yourself in an emergency, call 999 in Britain (911 in America) to contact the police, ambulance or fire brigade. The operator will need to know which emergency service you require, what is wrong and where you are. Try to keep calm and speak clearly.

If you are out in a new place, always try to be aware of where you are, the road names and any distinguishing landmarks nearby in case you need to describe your location.

Fire	Crime
There's a fire The building's on fire Can you smell smoke? I can smell burning Call the fire brigade!	There's been a theft There's been a burglary I've been mugged I've been attacked I've been stabbed My car/house has been broken into Something has been stolen Stop, thief!
Medical	Other emergencies
Call for an ambulance I need a doctor There's been an accident He's not breathing Does anyone know how to do CPR? I've burnt myself I've cut myself I can't breathe I'm having trouble breathing I am choking I can't see My eyes are stinging I have gone into labour	I'm lost We don't know where we are We've forgotten where we are staying I've forgotten the name of my hotel I've lost my wallet/purse/keys I've locked myself out (of my house/car) I can't find my keys I can't get into my room

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Useful English phrases for emergencies:

Fire

Medical

Other emergencies

English for Emergency Situations