I learnt to put out a fire and restart a heartbeat. Here’s why you should, too
SINGAPORE — When my husband and I lit a lavender-scented candle in our bedroom last year, we thought it would help us unwind, relax and sleep better. The candle turned out to be a fire hazard.
- More people are stepping forward to help in minor fires and suspected cardiac arrest cases as Community First Responders, official data showed
- SCDF's Community Emergency Preparedness Programme teaches people life-saving skills and how to respond during emergencies
- The programme is free for everyone aged 13 and above
- A bad experience with a fire at home spurred a writer to attend a hands-on training session
- She learnt to put out a fire, get a heart to beat again, and other skills to handle a life-or-death situation
Source: TODAY