Short answer. In Malta, 112 is the single emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire and rescue 1. The Civil Protection Department (CPD) answers requests for assistance through 112, with personnel deployed from 10 fire stations and one marine station 1. Its headquarters at Ta' Kandja can be reached on +356 2393 0000, a non-emergency line open 24 hours, 7 days 1.
Which numbers should I keep?
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency: police, ambulance, fire and rescue | 112 1 |
| Civil Protection Department headquarters, Ta' Kandja (non-emergency, open 24 h, 7 days) | +356 2393 0000 1 |
Keep these numbers on paper as well as in your phone, in case of a power cut or a flat battery. See Important documents for emergencies.
What does the Civil Protection Department do?
The CPD is part of the Ministry for Home Affairs and was set up under the Civil Protection Act (Cap. 411) 21. It prepares contingency plans and is tasked with promoting public awareness of civil protection issues 1. In its own words: "The Civil Protection Department responds to requests for assistance through the 112 emergency number" 1.
The Civil Protection Act also establishes a Civil Protection Council, the coordinating body for civil protection 2. The European Commission's profile of Malta's disaster management system summarises how these bodies fit together 3.
Which agencies and channels are official?
- Civil Protection Department (CPD), Ministry for Home Affairs: https://homeaffairs.gov.mt/civil-protection-department/ 1
- Civil Protection Council: the coordinating body set up by the Civil Protection Act 2
- Civil Protection Malta: the official Facebook page used for public updates, https://www.facebook.com/CivilProtectionMalta 1
Is there an emergency SMS number?
An emergency SMS number, +356 7977 0112, appears in press and third-party sources only. Phaenyx could not confirm it from an official source, so it is not listed above. If you cannot speak, check with the CPD which option applies to you.
What should I prepare before an emergency?
Agree on a meeting point and a contact person with your household, and keep the numbers above where everyone can find them. Our guides cover this in more detail: family emergency plan, emergency preparedness for vulnerable people and psychological first aid.
Frequently asked questions
Which number do I call for an ambulance in Malta?
112, the single emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire and rescue 1.
Who runs the fire service in Malta?
The Civil Protection Department, which deploys personnel from 10 fire stations and one marine station 1.
Where are Civil Protection announcements published?
On Civil Protection Malta's official Facebook page 1.
Sources
- Ministry for Home Affairs, Malta — Civil Protection Department (Quality Service Charter) — https://homeaffairs.gov.mt/civil-protection-department/ (accessed 2026-10-20)
- Government of Malta, legislation.mt — Civil Protection Act (Chapter 411 of the Laws of Malta) — https://legislation.mt/eli/cap/411/eng/pdf (accessed 2026-10-20)
- European Commission, DG ECHO — Malta – National disaster management system — https://civil-protection-humanitarian-aid.ec.europa.eu/what/civil-protection/national-disaster-management-system/malta_en (accessed 2026-10-20)
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Sources
- Ministry for Home Affairs, Malta · Civil Protection Department (Quality Service Charter) checked 2026-10-20
- Government of Malta, legislation.mt · Civil Protection Act (Chapter 411 of the Laws of Malta) checked 2026-10-20
- European Commission, DG ECHO · Malta – National disaster management system checked 2026-10-20