Emergency Numbers — SAVE THESE

Police 211 · Ambulance 511 · Fire 311

Save the Barbados emergency numbers before you need them. Police: 211. Ambulance: 511. Fire: 311. Coast Guard: 246-427-8819. Crime Stoppers: 246-429-8787. Hyperbaric Chamber (scuba injuries): 246-436-5483. Visitors should add these contacts to their phone on arrival and note that 911 does not work in Barbados — dial the three-digit numbers above or the full local numbers from international SIMs. Most calls are answered by a dispatcher in Bridgetown who routes to the nearest responding unit.

Contact Information

Phone: 211

About emergency in Barbados

In a Barbados emergency, dial 211 for police, 511 for ambulance, and 311 for fire. Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the main public hospital with 24/7 emergency services. Private healthcare is available at Bayview Hospital and Sandy Crest Medical Centre. Government polyclinics in every parish provide free outpatient care. Pharmacies are widely available across the island.

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