Emergency Services Guide
Emergency numbers, response times, hospital systems, and trauma centers in Fiji
• Emergency Number: 911 for all services
• Ambulance Response: 10-15 minutes urban, 25-40 minutes rural
• Hospital Coverage: Public healthcare system with regional hospitals
• Trauma Centers: Main facilities in Suva and Lautoka
• Language Support: English widely spoken in emergency services
Emergency Numbers
Universal
911
Police
911
Fire
911
Medical
911
Other Numbers
Response Times
Urban Areas
~12 min
Rural Areas
~35 min
Response times vary significantly between urban and rural areas due to geographic challenges
Hospital System
Public healthcare system with limited resources, concentrated in urban areas like Suva and Nadi
Major Trauma Centers
Limited trauma centers with primary facilities in major urban hospitals
Specialized Care:
- Basic emergency care
- Limited specialized services
Language Support
Emergency services primarily operate in English, with some local language capabilities
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