It's everyone's responsibility, say NSF brothers who saved elderly man from fire

PTE Tan Sheng Hui from Signals Institute and his brother, Tan Sheng Cheng from the Police force was praised by many for saving a 87-year-old man from a fire by carrying him down three storeys at Block 178, Toa Payoh Central.

The incident happened on Nov 6 at 8am and The Singapore Army has highlighted their heroic act with a video from Army News.

They were asked how the National Service training helped them in the situation and how they feel about their rescue mission.

To Sheng Cheng, keeping the neighbourhood safe is a responsibility everyone has to share. 

Watch the two brothers recalling the experience below: