Emergency telephone, surface mount wall telephone that will autodial a preprogrammed number when the handset is lifted off-hook. The direct dial or hotline phone can be preprogrammed to dial 1-11 digits. Phone is constructed of stainless steel with marie quality chome mechanical hookswtich, ID window, Braille "EMER Phone" plate, red 32 inch hearing aid compatible armored cord handset with internal steel lanyard and swivel, which is anchored into the housing for added strength, tamper resistant security screws, and steel mounting backplate for easy installation.