---
type: concept
title: Europanotruf 112
tags: [telephony, emergency, safety]
related: [universitatsrechenzentrum-urz, groupware]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_telefonie_europanotruf_112.md"]
---

# Europanotruf 112

**Europanotruf 112** refers to the standardized European emergency number used for alerting fire and medical services. Within the technical infrastructure of the Universität Greifswald, specific dialing rules apply to ensure rapid access to emergency services.

## Dialing Procedures
To reach emergency services from an internal university phone, users have two options:
1. **Direct Dialing**: Dial `112` directly. The external line prefix (**Amtsvorwahl**) "0" is no longer required.
2. **Traditional Dialing**: Dial `0-112`. This method remains functional for redundancy.

The removal of the mandatory prefix is intended to prevent delays in emergency alerting, as users often forget the prefix during high-stress situations.

## Legal Compliance
The misuse of the emergency number 112 is strictly prohibited. According to **§145(1) StGB** (German Criminal Code), the abuse of emergency calls is a criminal offense. This legal warning applies specifically to the use of the university's internal extension 112.

## Support
Technical issues regarding telephony or other Campus-IT services are managed by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] via the [[groupware]] ticket system or the URZ hotline (extension 1420).
