On 17 June 2026, firefighters responding to a 13th-floor fire in Jurong West rescued two people trapped inside a smoke-filled flat. SCDF’s detailed account reveals how teams coordinated firefighting, evacuation and medical assessment, offering important lessons for Singapore households and organisations preparing for emergencies.
A spilled drink or hot cooking surface can cause a burn in seconds. Learn how to respond safely, cool and cover the injury, avoid common first aid mistakes, and recognise when someone needs urgent medical help in Singapore.
On 6 February 2026, three community first responders helped save a man who suffered cardiac arrest at a Woodlands multi-storey carpark. SCDF confirmed that they performed CPR and delivered two AED shocks. Their coordinated response offers important lessons about emergency preparedness, public-access defibrillators and Singapore’s myResponder network.
A child's nosebleed can look alarming, especially at home or in a classroom. Singapore's NUH and MOH recommend sitting the child upright, leaning them forward and pinching the soft part of the nose for 10 uninterrupted minutes. Here's what to do next.
How many trained first aiders does your Singapore workplace actually need? Learn when MOM's staffing requirements apply, how to calculate the number of appointed first aiders, what happens during shift work, and how employers can maintain adequate first aid coverage throughout operating hours.
On 24 March 2026, a garbage truck crashed into a tree along Hougang Avenue 3, leaving its driver trapped inside the severely damaged cabin. SCDF firefighters, DART specialists and paramedics worked together to free the driver. The incident highlights important lessons about accident-scene safety, emergency communication and first aid preparedness.
Having a first-aid box is not enough if supplies are missing, expired or inaccessible. Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health (First-Aid) Regulations require employers to provide sufficient, properly maintained first-aid boxes. Here's a practical inspection checklist for offices, training centres, retail premises and other workplaces.
Dust, cleaning chemicals and flying fragments can injure eyes at home or work. Learn how to respond safely, when gentle rinsing is appropriate, which actions can cause further harm, and when to seek urgent medical attention using guidance from Singapore healthcare institutions.
When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every minute matters. Learn why immediate bystander CPR and AED use are critical, what to do if someone suddenly collapses, and how CPR training can help save lives in Singapore.
Choking can become life-threatening when the airway is completely blocked. Learn how to recognise complete airway obstruction and what to do if an adult, child or infant is unable to speak, breathe or cough effectively.
Courses* are accredited Singapore Resuscitation and First Aid Council (SRFAC) and recognized by Ministry of Manpower (OFA/OFAR), National Registry of Coaches (NROC) (SFA) and Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) (CFA). Courses (PFA/MWFA/PSP) are also conducted in collaboration with Singapore Counselling Centre, accredited by ACC Institute of Human Services. SERA is also certified BizSafe Level 3 and obtained ISO 29993.
