Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Emergency contacts in Rio de Janeiro
4 emergency services in Rio de Janeiro you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.
Last updated 2026-08-08
1. Tourist Police (DEAT)
In major cities, call 190 and ask for the Tourist Police delegation.
- Service: Tourist Police
- Number: 190
- When to call: São Paulo: +55 11 3214-0209. Rio: Leblon substation +55 21 2332-2924.
2. Military Police
Emergency police line across all Brazilian states.
- Service: Police
- Number: 190
3. SAMU Ambulance
Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência — national ambulance service.
- Service: Medical
- Number: 192
4. Fire Brigade (Bombeiros)
Fire, rescue and flooding emergencies.
- Service: Fire
- Number: 193
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