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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
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