Fires, Sudden Illnesses or Serious Injuries

To report a fire, or to call an ambulance for someone who is suddenly ill or injured, simply dial 119 without an area code.

When There is a Fire

How to Call the Fire Brigade

1. Since the Fire Department dispatches both fire engines and ambulances, first state whether you are reporting a fire ("kaji") or calling for an ambulance ("kyukyusha").
   "There is a fire." = "Kaji desu"
2. Since you will reach the Tokyo Fire Department when you dial 119, you should give the location starting with "Nakano City."
   "XX is burning at Nakano City, XX Town, X-chome X-ban." = "Nakano-ku XX-cho X-chome XX-ban de XX ga moeteimasu"
3. Give the name of nearby buildings or landmarks.
   "We are in front of the XX Elementary School gate." = "XX shogakko no komon no mae desu."

When You Need an Ambulance

Call an ambulance for immediate medical attention for a sudden illness or injury.

How to Call for an Ambulance

1. First state whether you are reporting a fire ("kaji") or calling for an ambulance ("kyukyusha").
   "We need an ambulance." = "Kyukyu desu"
2. Give the address starting with the city name, town name and ending with the house number.
3. Describe the situation in detail.
   "He/She collapsed from a heart attack." = "Shinzo hossa de taoreta"
4. Give the name of nearby buildings or landmarks.

* It is a good idea to particularly practice saying your name and address in Japanese.

Medical Institutions That Provide Treatment in Foreign Languages

Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Medical Information Center "Himawari"

• Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Thai
• Tel: 5285-8181 (Weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• http://www.himawari.metro.tokyo.jp

AMDA International Medical Information Center

• Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai and Spanish, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Portuguese: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Tagalog: Wednesdays, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
• Tel: 5285-8088
• http://homepage3.nifty.com/amdack/