How to call an ambulance from MTS from a mobile phone - free phone number

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Volodina Svetlana Igorevna

Cardiologist, therapist. Candidate of Medical Sciences. 11 years of experience. Place of work: City Clinical Hospital No. 63, Children's Clinical Center No. 1

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If you need to call an ambulance from a mobile MTS, you must use one of the short numbers consisting of three digits. The short number 03, familiar to many citizens, is not valid with mobile operators. The change of traditional telephones to a new format is associated with the requirements for all cellular operators.

How to call an ambulance from a mobile MTS: emergency numbers for MTS subscribers

Critical situations force you to act quickly and clearly. If someone has been the victim of an attack, lost consciousness, been involved in a traffic accident, or suddenly feels unwell, they should contact an ambulance by calling one of the short numbers listed below. You can also call other rescue services from your mobile phone:

• Ambulance - 103;
• Police - 102;
• Gas service - 104;
• Fire station - 101.

Due to the fact that the number has only 3 digits, it is easy to remember. But even if the necessary information has slipped out of your head in an emergency, do not rush to despair - just dial the single emergency number - 112.

Paid ambulance in Yekaterinburg

Units of mobile medical teams provide free and paid services . As for the paid services, they will provide additional services for medical examination, diagnosis, transportation of the patient, and others when the patient’s condition does not threaten his life.

As for prices, for example, a visit from a medical team from the Ambulance Hospital, Yekaterinburg will cost 3,444 rubles, a paramedic – 2,465 rubles, an intensive care unit – 6,900 rubles. per hour of stay.

Mostly, they all work around the clock and are free.

When can you call an ambulance from an MTS mobile phone?

Number 112 is a single emergency service that combines the 4 listed above. Due to the fact that all incoming calls are recorded, operators have the opportunity to redirect calls in the right direction.

Unlike telephone 103, a subscriber can call an ambulance from a mobile MTS in the following cases:

• The phone is locked;
• Lost SIM card;
• There are no funds in the account;
• The balance goes into minus;
• No operator network coverage.

Calls to 112 from mobile MTS are accepted around the clock; there is no charge for connection and conversation, i.e. your call is completely free.

From a landline phone you can also call the Unified number 112. It operates in the CIS countries and the EU. Many people confuse this service with the American one (911), but with this number you will only encounter a call error.

Using the mobile application

By order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation and together with, a special application was developed for modern mobile phones that use iOS and Android software. This application can be found on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, downloaded for free through the Apple App Store and Google Play online stores.

You can install the software on your smartphone very simply:

1. Using the links provided.
2. By scanning the QR code on the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

By installing this application on your cell phone, you can take advantage of undeniable advantages:

• you can reach the police department with just one click;
• the program independently determines your location in an emergency situation in which you are unable to talk;
• When a signal is received, a police squad will be sent to your location to check the situation.

If you launch the application, it will automatically determine your location, find the nearest police department and give you the opportunity to call law enforcement officers. In the program you can find information about your local inspector, police call numbers and other useful information. Using the application, you can send the necessary application directly to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, attaching video or photo information. Through the application, you can contact the helpline in order to appeal the unlawful actions of police officers and explain the current situation.

Recommendations for communicating with an ambulance operator

1. When making a call, be sure to check the dispatcher’s details; it’s better to write them down. This is necessary if the operator refuses to provide assistance and entails criminal liability.
2. Provide your first and last name, contact number and address where the emergency occurred. If you find it difficult to indicate the exact location, name the landmarks to determine the coordinates.
3. In addition to personal data, it is necessary to indicate the approximate age of the victim or victims, current state of health, gender and characteristics of the injuries.

When you call an ambulance from a mobile phone, as well as from a landline, all the information received from you will be analyzed by the dispatcher and redirected to the necessary department.

In what cases is it necessary to send an ambulance?

The team will definitely arrive on an emergency call if:

• the person has lost consciousness, his breathing has stopped and his pulse cannot be felt;
• he is having an attack of mental illness and poses a threat both to others and to himself personally;
• the victim has traumatic shock, severe burns or bleeding;
• labor unexpectedly began or there was a threat of pregnancy loss.

Thus, before calling the phone and calling medical workers, you should make sure whether the victim’s condition corresponds to what the ambulance is doing . If yes, then do it competently, clearly answering the dispatcher’s questions. This will significantly speed up the arrival of the team.

Anyone who does not need emergency medical services should call the clinic at their place of residence to be called an ambulance. They operate in every district of the city.

It is necessary to have emergency numbers . After all, trouble can suddenly knock on the door. So it is important to remember the phone numbers listed above, or, even more reliably, save them in a personal notepad or in your mobile phone contacts.

And, God grant, that neither you nor your loved ones will ever need them.

Be healthy!

Numbers of duty units in different cities

The table below allows you to directly contact the duty station of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of your city. Since these numbers are not toll-free, the call will be charged as a call to a regular landline phone.

What and how to tell the operator

When calling the police, you should clearly indicate:

• location of the incident (address or landmarks);
• driving directions;
• phone number;
• Name;
• detailed information about the incident.

The operator may ask additional questions while emergency personnel move in your direction.

If the caller turns out to be a witness or eyewitness to a crime, it is important:

• remember the signs of the attacker (height, clothes, shoes) and report them during the call to the operator;
• provide first aid to the victim;
• Leave your phone numbers so that service staff can contact you.