PLRD Emergency Response

Question 1

In Singapore, what is the emergency telephone number for the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)?

Accepted Answer

995

Answer

995 is the SCDF emergency number in Singapore for fire, medical, and rescue emergencies. 999 is for police emergencies. Security officers must know both.

Question 2

A security officer discovers a fire in a building. What is the correct sequence of initial actions?

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm, call 995, begin evacuation, and fight the fire only if trained and safe to do so

Answer

The correct fire response sequence is: activate the alarm to alert occupants, call SCDF on 995, initiate evacuation, and only attempt to fight the fire if it is small and the officer has been trained to do so safely.

Question 3

What is the key responsibility of a security officer during a building evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Direct occupants to the nearest safe exit and ensure no one remains in the evacuated area

Answer

During an evacuation, the security officer's responsibility is to guide all occupants to the nearest safe exit and to sweep the area to ensure no one is left behind, including people with mobility difficulties.

Question 4

What does the acronym RACE stand for in fire emergency response, commonly used in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue (remove persons in immediate danger), Alarm (activate fire alarm and call SCDF), Contain (close doors to limit fire spread), and Evacuate (guide occupants to safety). This is the standard fire response framework in Singapore.

Question 5

A person collapses and is unresponsive at a security officer's post. The officer is trained in CPR. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Call 995, check for breathing, begin CPR if there is no pulse, and use AED if available

Answer

The correct response is to call 995 immediately, check for breathing and pulse, begin CPR if necessary, and use a nearby AED if available. Early CPR and defibrillation significantly improve survival rates.

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