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Question 159 of 350 · School and everyday life

What does the number 144 stand for in Switzerland?

Für was steht in der Schweiz die Nummer 144?

Correct answer: A

  1. Afor the ambulance emergency numberfür den Sanitätsnotruf
  2. Bfor the fire service headquartersfür die Feuerwehrzentrale
  3. Cfor the police headquartersfür die Polizeizentrale
  4. Dfor directory enquiriesfür die Auskunft

Why

144 is the emergency number for medical emergencies. You call it to get an ambulance.

Common mistakes

B: for the fire service headquarters
You can reach the fire service on 118.
C: for the police headquarters
You can reach the police on 117.

Topic

Emergency numbers and sirens

In an emergency, you must quickly dial the right number. 117 is the police emergency number. 118 is the fire service. 144 is the ambulance service, in other words emergency medical services with an ambulance. The European emergency number 112 also works. Rega, the helicopter rescue service, can be reached on 1414. Emergency numbers are free of charge.

Living in Switzerland · School and everyday life

Sources

Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.