Have you ever rang 999?

Cereal Number · 21-02-2013 11:46PM #1

I keep having this dream, more of a nightmare actually, where I have to ring 999 to get an ambulance, then it struck me that its something we will more than likely have to so at some stage; so have you?

maglite · 21-02-2013 11:47PM

yes

mfceiling · 21-02-2013 11:47PM

Yes.

Thread been done loads of times before OP.

seven_eleven · 21-02-2013 11:48PM

I havent. But I keep having this re-occuring dream where I have to call 999.

But I literally am unable to type it into my phone. Either the touch screen keeps getting it wrong, or the phone just autocorrects etc. I keep trying and trying and trying, desperately but I'm unable to and start panicking.

Its weird.

MaxSteele · 21-02-2013 11:48PM

Well for some.

My nightmare from last night involved me slowly cutting my bollox off and feeding it to a dog.

TeddyTedson · 21-02-2013 11:49PM

Only 112 as an stupid immature young boy.
Thankfully I've never need to dial the emergency services.

Captain Chaos · 21-02-2013 11:49PM

It's 112 you want. Ditch 999.

Dialed 112 for the gards a year ago. I was put through to 3 different operators and then my local station again I got to who I needed to talk to. I'm glad it wasn't an armed raid I was reporting as it would be long over.

Kidchameleon · 21-02-2013 11:49PM

I rang it when I was a kid to report a stolen Mars bar by my sister.

7 7 12 · 21-02-2013 11:49PM

Of course and I would encourage everyone to do so, some people are afraid that they'll get "given out" to because their issue might not be considered an emergency or whatever but it's better to be safe than sorry.

Cereal Number · 21-02-2013 11:51PM

Captain Chaos wrote: »

It's 112 you want. Ditch 999.

I was ringing 112 long before it was mainstream

/hipster

seven_eleven · 21-02-2013 11:52PM

Captain Chaos wrote: »

It's 112 you want. Ditch 999.

Actually both still work, and I presume the majority still use 999. 112 is just a european number you can use anywhere in the continent.

December2012 · 21-02-2013 11:52PM

Yep. Terrible situation, luckily the ambulance got there in time.

Cereal Number · 21-02-2013 11:52PM

mfceiling wrote: »

Yes.

Thread been done loads of times before OP.

Someone ring 999 and inform the repitition police! :eek:

Mint Sauce · 21-02-2013 11:53PM

Twice.

Once in my line of work for an ambulance, and once for a fire in a building across from where I lived.

Captain Chaos · 21-02-2013 11:53PM

seven_eleven wrote: »

Actually both still work, and I presume the majority still use 999. 112 is just a european number you can use anywhere in the continent.

112 is a digital service and they can track the dailed location if you drop the phone. They can't with 999.

ashers22 · 21-02-2013 11:54PM

I ring it all the time, unintentionally. I have a ****ty fone that dials sos when it unlocks itself in my pocket. I feel absolutely terrible about it and apologise profusely, god only knows what the poor operator on the other end thinks is happening to me as I do my weekly shop in tesco. If you're an emergency operator and reading this I am truly sorry, I will buy a new fone soon I promise.

(actually had to ring once in real life for my uncle who thought his house was on fire, it wasn't but they came anyway)

donvito99 · 21-02-2013 11:54PM

I knew the number of my local Garda station so I rang that instead. They arrived 90 seconds later, being just down the road.

Fuq da 999.

Minoxidil · 21-02-2013 11:54PM

Yea a few months ago I was walking my dog when he had a violent seizure and went unconscious for twenty minutes. I thought he was going to die. I rang 999 but got cut off due to a bad signal. Luckily some polish guy walking by lent me his phone. A fire engine came and collected him due to our location. He's ok now.

Archeron · 21-02-2013 11:55PM

Yes, many times. Caring for sick relatives it became an all too common thing, yet everytime they showed the patience of saints and always reacted with amazing clarity and good advice. Fantastic people, and despite my internet anonymity I say a heartfelt thanks for all your help over many difficult and painful years.

johnayo · 22-02-2013 12:01AM

Had to dial 999 for an ambulance a couple of years ago. The guy on the other end asking a lot of questions so as he could send the appropriate resource. All the while, my neighbour who was after having a heart attack was literally dying in front of me. Scary ****.

donkey balls · 22-02-2013 12:02AM

About 8 times over the last few years Gardai&Fire service.

Eden3 · 22-02-2013 12:03AM

I did today ...! Well, rang my local - very far away branch now!:rolleyes:

Was driving home from work and saw two weirdos running across main road with two dogs on leads. A black greyhound and a "Lassie" type dog. Didnt think anything of it until just as I was passing the car they were going to parked at the side of the road, they opened the boot and literally as I was passing by I noticed other animals in the boot and them shoving the two dogs in there too!:eek:

When I copped on to what was probably going on I tried to get their Car Reg in my mirror, but car behind me blocked my view. I pulled in a bit further hoping the GREEN TOYOTA PROB 97/98 VINTAGE would be heading my way and I could get the reg. but no joy. I phoned the Gardai anyway.

Really hate that - if you'd seen how many animals were in the boot of that saloon car - how scared they must have been and how many owners have lost their pets - that's just VERY BAD!

narwhalthe · 22-02-2013 12:04AM

I once did by mistake. It was my first driving lesson with this bloke, and when in the car he started laughing and asked was my phone going off. I laughed and said no it must be his. The two of us sat there laughing for like 5 seconds, then I realised my phone had called emergency services while in my pocket. I held the phone up to my ear and the guy was going mad at me saying hang up. Was a genuine mistake.

judgefudge · 22-02-2013 12:04AM

Yes once. Walking home I came across an old woman who had fallen down outside my house. She said she couldn't get up. Turned out she was an alcoholic and didnt have a clue were she was.

Dwork · 22-02-2013 12:06AM

Minoxidil wrote: »

Yea a few months ago I was walking my dog when he had a violent seizure and went unconscious for twenty minutes. I thought he was going to die. I rang 999 but got cut off due to a bad signal. Luckily some polish guy walking by lent me his phone. A fire engine came and collected him due to our location. He's ok now.

Dog. 999. Wrong, on so many levels.. And the "Some polish guy", also wrong, on many levels... I may actually not like you a little bit more now than I didn't know you a minute ago. I'm sure you and the dog are bothered.. Also, "fire engine"/"dog"...jasus wept...

jomoloney · 22-02-2013 12:13AM

yes

on 3 occasions,

judgefudge · 22-02-2013 12:18AM

Dwork wrote: »

Dog. 999. Wrong, on so many levels.. And the "Some polish guy", also wrong, on many levels... I may actually not like you a little bit more now than I didn't know you a minute ago. I'm sure you and the dog are bothered.. Also, "fire engine"/"dog"...jasus wept...

What's wrong with saving a dog...?

Icaras · 22-02-2013 12:19AM

Yep I have for a granny driving a cart down the wrong side of the N3. They got her in the end... and probably beat her up with a phone book in the cells.

blacklilly · 22-02-2013 12:22AM

Twice, both incidents involving the luas, I no longer take the luas

Adyx · 22-02-2013 12:26AM

Loads and loads of times unfortunately, for guards, ambulance and fire service. Mostly while in work but the last time, I was walking home from a friend's house at about 3 in the morning. I saw somebody's shed on fire so rang up. I didn't even know the name of the street but there was a GAA club nearby I knew the name of. There was an old woman in the house and she wouldn't answer because she thought I was a robber. Eventually the neighbours came out because one of them was a fireman and got the call. I wouldn't mind but a few cars passed (even slowed down) but not one stopped.

foggy_lad · 22-02-2013 12:31AM

I found it quicker to ring the local garda station as they know the area better than some jackeen in an office in dublin:D the garda, fire service or ambulance arrive a lot faster.

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