Two SBS Transit bus captains have been praised for their quick action and bravery in extinguishing a car fire in Ang Mo Kio. The SCDF will award them for their efforts.
Two SBS Transit bus captains have been lauded for their courageous actions in extinguishing a car fire in Ang Mo Kio . The Singapore Civil Defence Force ( SCDF ) responded to a report of a vehicle fire along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 around 7:45 am on Thursday, January 15th. A video of the incident, shared by TikTok user rjlovesdriving, captures the dramatic scene. The video shows a black BMW stopped in the middle of the road, initially with thick smoke billowing from its closed front bonnet.
The driver exits the vehicle and then makes the critical error of opening the bonnet, immediately exposing the engine compartment to oxygen and allowing the fire to rapidly intensify, engulfing the front of the car in flames. Fortunately, a bus captain from service 133 swiftly reacted, rushing over with a fire extinguisher and bravely battling the blaze, which temporarily subsided as a result of his quick intervention. The incident serves as a crucial reminder of how crucial early intervention and the right reactions are in situations like these, particularly against the backdrop of dangerous driving conditions.\The footage, captured on an Insta360 Go Ultra camera, and shared on various social media platforms, also revealed that another bus captain had also stopped his vehicle to assist. Both bus captains, as confirmed by SBS Transit, managed to extinguish the fire before the arrival of first responders, utilizing two dry powder fire extinguishers. The swift thinking and coordinated efforts of the bus captains undoubtedly prevented the fire from escalating further. SBS Transit identified the two heroes as Liew Poh Chye, who operates service 71, and Lim Swee Shen, who drives service 133. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, highlighting the importance of understanding the circumstances that led to the engine failure. The SCDF has expressed its gratitude and recognition for the bus captains' commendable actions. A spokesperson has announced that the SCDF will present the bus captains with the SCDF Community First Responder Award, recognizing their quick thinking and decisive efforts in the face of danger. In his social media post, TikTok user rjlovesdriving provided an important safety reminder, urging motorists to switch off their engines and, crucially, to avoid opening the bonnet in the event of an engine fire. The driver's actions highlighted the potentially disastrous consequences of such a reaction, which allows the fire to gain strength and spread quickly. Motorists should be reminded to leave the hood closed to help contain the fire.\The video quickly went viral, being shared on the Facebook page Roads.sg and generating significant engagement. Within just three hours, the post attracted over 1,000 reactions and hundreds of comments, overwhelmingly praising the bus captains' courage and quick thinking. Netizens lauded the bus captains as heroes, highlighting their swift actions and bravery in the face of immediate danger. The comments reflected the public's appreciation for their willingness to risk their own safety to assist others. The incident underscores the importance of public safety and preparedness, as well as the need for awareness of proper fire safety procedures. The actions of the bus captains not only prevented further damage to the vehicle but also potentially averted a more serious incident. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of emergencies and the critical role that ordinary citizens can play in mitigating their impact, emphasizing the importance of first responder training and recognizing acts of valor within the community. The incident also serves as a strong reminder that the best course of action is to call emergency services immediately and not to open the hood of a car with an engine fire
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