The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said people caught
misusing fire safety provisions such as fire extinguishers will be
referred to the Police.
This was in response to STOMPer Anon's post about
secondary school students playing with fire extinguishers on the
train and in their school.
An SCDF spokesperson said:
"SCDF wishes to remind the public that misuse of fire safety
provisions may affect the early mitigation of fires.
"Fire safety provisions such as fire extinguishers are placed in
premises, to allow a person trained in the use of fire
extinguishers to put out an incipient fire and prevent it from
spreading further, even before responders arrive. This will
minimise the damage to property and risk to lives.
"If a criminal intention is suspected, the SCDF will refer the
person to the Police, and action may be taken depending on the
nature of offence."
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