Emergency services in Melbourne are reliable and highly responsive.
* **Emergency Phone Number:** Dial **000 (Triple Zero)** for Police, Fire, and Ambulance in life-threatening or time-critical situations. * **Police:** **Victoria Police** manages law enforcement and community safety across the city and state. * **Fire:** **Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV)** covers the metropolitan area, while the **Country Fire Authority (CFA)** handles outer suburban and regional zones. * **Ambulance:** **Ambulance Victoria** provides pre-hospital emergency care and transport. * **Disaster Management:** The **Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES)** responds to natural disasters, particularly floods, storms, and earthquakes. For SES assistance, residents can call **132 500**.