Emergency services in Thimphu are coordinated by national agencies, with rapid response capabilities tailored to the mountainous terrain.
**Emergency Dial Numbers:** * **Ambulance / Medical Emergency:** 112 * **Police:** 113 * **Fire:** 110
**Agencies:** * **Royal Bhutan Police (RBP):** Headquartered in Thimphu, the RBP manages general law enforcement, traffic control (famously operating without traffic lights), and community safety. * **Department of Disaster Management:** Given the region's susceptibility to earthquakes and landslides, this government body coordinates emergency preparedness and natural disaster response. * **Fire Services:** Operated under the Royal Bhutan Police, with stations equipped to handle structural and localized forest fires.