Emergency services in Champaign are dispatched through **METCAD 9-1-1**, the consolidated dispatch center for Champaign County. The local emergency number for all police, fire, and medical crises is **911**.
* **Police**: The **Champaign Police Department** handles municipal law enforcement, while the **University of Illinois Police Department** oversees the campus area. * **Fire**: The **Champaign Fire Department** operates out of multiple stations across the city, providing fire suppression, rescue, and hazardous materials response. * **Ambulance**: Emergency medical transport is primarily provided by **Arrow Ambulance** (operated by Carle Health). * **Disaster Management**: The **Champaign County Emergency Management Agency (CCEMA)** coordinates severe weather responses (including tornadoes) and local disaster preparedness.
