Police & SCDF called after tourist faints at Jewel Changi Airport
A Singaporean man was impressed with the professionalism of the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) when they promptly came to the rescue of a female tourist who fainted at Jewel Changi Airport.
Mr Stephen Lum told MS News that the woman collapsed in level two of the mall at about 2pm on Tuesday (11 Nov).
Female tourist unresponsive after fainting in Jewel Changi Airport
Mr Lum, who happened to pass by with his wife, said the woman’s family members “panicked” when she fainted.
They tried to rouse her, but she did not respond when they called out to her, he added.
While Mr Lum’s wife rubbed Tiger Balm on her temples, he went to a nearby shop to seek medical help.
Police help call for medical assistance
Soon, two police officers arrived and helped to call for medical assistance.
A Chinese-speaking officer spoke to the family, who appeared to be from mainland China, asking them whether they were leaving Singapore or had just arrived.
Image courtesy of Stephen Lum
The tourist’s father said they were heading to Thailand for a short holiday before returning to China.
SCDF gives woman oxygen
When SCDF paramedics arrived, they gave oxygen to the woman who fainted, Mr Lum said.
A photo he shared showed two SCDF personnel attending to the woman while appearing to ask him to stand back to give her space.
Image courtesy of Stephen Lum
They also conducted other medical checks on her, he added.
Two others could be seen in the background with a stretcher.
Woman declined to be sent to hospital
In response to queries from MS News, SCDF said it received a call for assistance at about 2pm on 11 Nov.
The location was 78 Airport Boulevard — the address of Jewel Changi Airport.
One person was assessed by an SCDF paramedic, but that person declined to be sent to the hospital, SCDF added.
Image courtesy of Stephen Lum
Police & SCDF praised for professionalism
Mr Lum praised the police and SCDF, saying the officers did a good job calling for medical assistance, and all the personnel did a “wonderful job” overall.
He felt that they gave Singapore a good reputation, adding:
I’m so proud of them (for) being so professional.
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Featured image courtesy of Stephen Lum.
