The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) posted an announcement on their Facebook page about Mr Deepark S/O Premdas and Mr Marcus Lim Chin Keat, who helped to evacuate their neighbours during a fire that broke out at Block 688F Woodlands Drive 75.
They were awarded the SCDF Community Lifesaver Award on 20 February for their efforts.
Here is the statement
[Two Good Samaritans assisted in evacuating neighbours during a fire]
On 7 February 2022, two residents assisted in evacuating neighbours during a unit fire on the 14th floor at Blk 688F Woodlands Drive 75.
Mr Deevak S/O Premdas was in the neighbourhood when a family member called him to inform that there was a fire at his block. Mr Marcus Lim Chin Keat had just returned home from work when he was also alerted to the fire.
Working as a team, the duo alerted and assisted neighbours, including two persons with disabilities, to evacuate.
Yesterday, on 20 February 2022, Mr Deevak and Mr Marcus were awarded the SCDF Community Lifesaver Award. The award was presented by Mr Vikram Nair, Member of Parliament for Sembawang GRC.
Kudos to these brave individuals for their prompt and exemplary actions during the emergency.
You too can learn basic firefighting, first aid and CPR-AED in the physical session of the SCDF’s CEPP or attend its e-modules session online at http://scdf.gov.sg/responseready.
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From L to R
Front row: Mr Deevak S/O Premdas, Mr Marcus Lim Chin Keat.
Back row: COL Lim Beng Hui, Commander, 3rd SCDF Division, Mr Vikram Nair, MP for Sembawang GRC, COL Bob Tan, Deputy Director, Volunteer and Community Partnership Department.