Emergency

Reporting an emergency (all types)

ETH Emergency Desk can be reached for all types of emergencies 24/7. 

Emergency numbers (ETH Emergency Desk):

  • From internal connections: 888
  • From external connections / mobile phones: +41 44 342 11 88

External emergency numbers:

  • Fire brigade (and water pollution control): (0)118
  • Medical emergencies (ambulance): (0)144
  • Poisoning (toxicology information centre): (0)145
  • Police: (0)117

Reporting an emergency

  • Where? Location of the accident (building, floor, room no.)
  • What? Type of emergency situation
  • Who? Name of the person reporting, contact details
  • When? Time of the incident
  • How many? Number of patients (and their injuries)
  • What else? Any other imminent hazards

Rules of conduct

  • One person witnessing the emergency
    1. Reports the emergency / alerts emergency services.
    2. Rescues (mindful of self-protection)
  • Several people witnessing the emergency
    1. One person reports the emergency / alerts emergency services and coordinates.
    2. The others rescue.
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