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The 112-Day 2026

11th February 2026

15:00 to 18:00

Smáralind, Hagasmári 1, 201 Kópavogur

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-Automatic translation

Iceland celebrates 112 Day every year on 11 February because the date 11.2 reminds us of the emergency number 112, used nationwide. It is important to promote awareness of this number because it is the only emergency contact Icelanders need to remember.

Agenda

  • 15:00 - 18:00 Emergency responders from the Emergency Line will be present, along with representatives from the Red Cross and the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue (ICE-SAR). Also present will be the Capital Area Fire Department, community police, Lífsbrú, and others.

  • 16:00 – 17:00 Björnis the fire bear will stop by

  • 17:00-17:00

    • Address by the Minister of Justice

    • Jón Svanberg Hjartarson, Managing Director of the Emergency Line, presents awards

    • Prizes will be awarded in the fire prevention quiz by the National Association of Firefighters and Paramedics.