Emergency services in the Community of Madrid are integrated and highly responsive.
**Emergency Number:** - Dial **112** for all emergencies (police, fire, ambulance). The 112 Madrid center is one of the most advanced in Europe, offering multi-lingual support.
**Medical Emergencies:** - **SAMUR-Protección Civil:** Handles medical emergencies specifically within the city limits of Madrid. Known for their rapid response times and advanced mobile ICUs. - **SUMMA 112:** The medical emergency service for the entire Community of Madrid, handling out-of-city limits and regional medical crises.
**Law Enforcement:** - **Policía Municipal/Local:** Manages local traffic, municipal bylaws, and community policing in individual towns and the capital. - **Policía Nacional:** Handles major urban crime, terrorism, and national security within cities. - **Guardia Civil:** Patrols rural areas, highways, and manages environmental protection (SEPRONA).
**Fire and Rescue:** - **Bomberos de la Comunidad de Madrid:** The regional fire department covering the wider community, specializing in both urban fires and forest fires (especially in the Sierra de Guadarrama during summer). - **Bomberos del Ayuntamiento de Madrid:** The dedicated fire service for the capital city.