Emergency Services
Always call 000 in an emergency!
Emergency Services on Christmas Island
These groups are always looking for passionate community members to step up and get involved. Whether you’re a seasoned responder or just starting out, there’s a place for you in the island’s volunteer network.
Christmas Island Police
- ALWAYS CALL 000 IN AN EMERGENCY
- Address: 37 Gaze Road, Christmas Island, WA, Australia
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Phone Number: For non-emergencies, please contact (08) 9164 8444 during business hours.
St John Ambulance – Christmas Island
- ALWAYS CALL 000 IN AN EMERGENCY AND ASK FOR AMBULANCE
- Address: Club Rd Kampong Christmas Island, WA 6798
- Phone Number: For non-emergency enquiries please contact Emergency Management Officer 0413 766 703
- Opening Hours: Operates 24/7 for emergency response, subject to volunteer availability.
- Volunteer Role: Ambulance support, first aid at events, emergency response
- How to Volunteer: Register as a Volunteer Ambulance Officer
- Email: volunteermemberservices@stjohnwa.com.au
- Local Info: St John WA Christmas Island Facebook Page
- General Info: St John WA Contact Page
Christmas Island Volunteer Fire & Emergency Services
- ALWAYS CALL 000 IN AN EMERGENCY AND ASK FOR FIRE BRIGADE
- Address: Poon Saan Rd Poon Saan.
- Opening Hours: Operates 24/7 for emergency response.
- Phone Number: For non-emergencies, please contact Emergency Management Officer 0418 766 703
- Volunteer Role: Fire response, emergency services, community safety
- Email: christmasislandvfes@gmail.com
- Local Info: CI Volunteer Fire & Emergency Services
Christmas Island Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR)
- ALWAYS CALL 000 IN AN EMERGENCY AND ASK FOR POLICE *(AFP TAKE ALL MARINE RESCUE 000 CALLS)
- Address: Club Rd Kampong Christmas Island WA 6798
- Opening Hours: Operates 24/7 for emergency response.
- Phone Number: For non-emergencies, please contact Emergency Management Officer 0418 766 703
- Volunteer Role: Marine safety patrols, radio operations, search & rescue
- Phone: 0437 780 618
- Email: cimarinerescue@gmail.com
- Local Info: Christmas Island VMR
- Postal Address: PO Box 151, Christmas Island WA 6798
Indian Ocean Territories Health Service
- ALWAYS CALL 000 IN AN EMERGENCY ASK FOR AMBULANCE CHRISTMAS ISLAND.* CALL GETS PUT THROUGH TO THE HOSPITAL.
- Address: 33 Phosphate Hill Road, Christmas Island WA 6798
Opening Hours:
- GP Service: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm; Tuesday extended to 7:00pm
- Emergency Service: 24/7
- Oral Health: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Phone Number: (08) 9164 8333
- Infant Car Seats are available for collection at IOT Health Service. To enquire, please contact the health service on (08) 9164 8333
AED’s, SILENT CENTRIES AND PLB’S
Automated External Defibrilator’s (AED’s)
Available to the public 24/7 at the following locations:
- Flying Fish Cove – Public toilets at the end of Marine building
- AFP Station – Gaze Rd
- Prickle Park Bus Stop – 3 Pai Chin Lu, Silver City
- Skate Park – Inside tunnel
- Indian Ocean Group Training Association – Poon Saan Community Centre
- Golf Club - Golf Course Rd
- Cricket Club - Vagabond Rd, Phosphate Hill
Silent Sentries
There are 18 Silent Sentry stations across the island.
Important:
- Always call 000 and ask for Police before activating a PLB.
- Do not throw the PLB into the water.
- Use the life ring to assist the person in distress.
- Operating instructions are posted at each site.
Key Locations Include:
- Flying Fish Cove Boat ramp
- Near AFP Stn – Gaze road
- Sitting Room
- Mar Chor Nui Nui
- Cemetery
- Ethel Beach
- Lily beach
- Blowholes
- Golf course (9th tee)
- Dolly Beach
- Greta Beach
- Martin Point
Personal Locator Beacons (PLB)
Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) are available free of charge from the AFP Station on Gaze Road. A secondary drop-off and collection point is planned for the Christmas Island Airport in the near future.
PLBs are intended for short-term use—typically between 24 to 72 hours—for individuals who are unfamiliar with the island or its environmental conditions. Due to limited availability, they are not suitable for extended stays (e.g., 7–10 days or longer). Upon collection, staff can provide guidance on proper usage and safety protocols. For further details, please visit the Arrival and Baggage Collection area at the airport.
Emergency Services Cocos Keeling Islands
Cocos Keeling Islands Police
- ALWAYS CALL 000 IN AN EMERGENCY
- Phone: 08 9162 6600
- Email: cocospolice@afp.gov.au
- VHF CH 20
Indian Ocean Territories Health Service
- ALWAYS CALL 000 IN AN EMERGENCY
Home Island:
- Address: 1 Jalan Masjid, Home Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Phone Number: 08 9162 7609
- After Hours (Emergency Only): 0491 931 730
- VHF CH 24
West Island:
- Address: 1 William Keeling Cres, West Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands WA 6799
- Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Phone Number: 08 9162 6655
- After Hours (Emergency Only): 0459 802 838
- VHF CH 24