I had a days first aid training today , the trainer told us about the 112 emergency number and why it was introduced , mainly to keep in line with the rest of Europe But... he said at the moment it’s better to use over 999 if on a mobile as it uses various networks to triangulate your location far far quicker than using 999 which will eventually use the same technology but for now if you’ve left the road and you’re hanging by your seat belt upside down in a field - 112 is your best choice ,.
112's been around for donkeys years, certainly since the early 90s. Networks will just translate it into the local emergency number.
Sorry it's one of those urban myths that's been going around for years A quick search http://www.mountainsafety.co.uk/EP-999-or-112-Which-is-Best-aspx https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/999-myths-social-media-2098591 https://www.aaisp.net.uk/kb-telecoms-999.html
Mmm... perhaps I should have looked into the validity of my post before actually posting it, it seems that there’s loads of myths surrounding 112 I have to admit I’ve never heard of it until today , the trainer seemed to know what he was talking about and did spend time in a east midlands ambulance service control centre taking calls so I would imagine there’s some substance to it - for now I’ll dial both if needed
I’m pretty sure the first aid trainer told us the same thing, that 112 is a better bet for mobile use. Ah well, as long as someone comes to the rescue I’ll not care!
So basically dial any porche model and the cavalry turn up. I wonder if you have to dial Ferrari model numbers in Italy?
Feel no shame Although being quite handy, there still doesn't seem to be much awareness of it in the UK. Been in the specs for years, basically because every European country has different emergency numbers (France, predictably, has two ). As the US has effectively adopted European cellular technology, likely works over there as well, translating to 911. Your trainer may be talking out of his bum regarding "triangulation". Tell him to stick to first aid ...
France, along with the rest of the continental European Union uses the emergency number 112, which gives access to police, fire and ambulance services. However there are several other emergency numbers including: 18: Connects to the fire brigade (Sapeurs Pompiers) but they also deal with medical emergencies and should be the first port of call in life-threatening situations. 15: Samu (Service d'Aide Médicale Urgente) for other urgent medical call-outs. 17: Police / Gendarmes
Mostly if you havent been a paranoid idiot and left your phone in flight mode, Google or Apple should both know where you were just seen if in mobile coverage. And then you will know you have crashed because all the adverts in all the apps on your phone will start advertising ambulance chasing lawyers.
