List of emergency numbers (when calling from a landline or public phone):

999 – Ambulance Service

998 – Fire Department

997 – Police

986 – City Guard (Straż Miejska)

112 to all services when calling from a cell phone:

This number serves only in cases of immediate threat to life. You will get through to the appropriate service operator regardless of which cell phone operator you are using.

Also use this number in case of emergency, if you are unsure which of the three emergency numbers (997, 998, 999) is appropriate. The same number can be used by foreigners who do not know the numbers of the particular emergency services.

In situations where life is endangered you can also contact special services:

601 100 300 – Mountain Rescue Patrol (GOPR)

601 100 100 – Water Rescue Patrol (WOPR)

Emergency services

Poland has various active governmental and private law enforcement agencies which look after the life, health and safety of residents and visitors to the country.