000 (emergency telephone number)
000 (emergency telephone number)
000 (pronounced "triple zero") is the primary national emergency telephone number in Australia. The Emergency Call Service is operated by Telstra as a condition of its telecommunications licence, and is intended only for use in life-threatening or time-critical emergencies.
Pronunciation
The number is pronounced as "triple zero".
Etymology
The number 000 was chosen for several reasons: the number is easily dialled on rotary dial telephones, and the low number reduces the risk of dialling errors.
Usage
When dialling 000, the caller is first asked by an automated system if they require Police, Fire, or Ambulance. The call is then routed to the appropriate emergency service operator.
Related Terms
- Emergency telephone number
- 112 (emergency telephone number)
- 911 (emergency telephone number)
- 999 (emergency telephone number)
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 000 (emergency telephone number)
- Wikipedia's article - 000 (emergency telephone number)
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