Use SCDF’s myResponder app to locate nearby public AEDs and call 995 with geolocation. Check the AED’s operating hours, building, floor and exact location description in advance because the nearest map point may not be accessible at every hour. This guide is for a resident, coach, workplace lead or event organiser who wants to know where the nearest accessible aed is before an emergency and resolves one task: identify an AED that is actually reachable and prepare the call, retrieval and CPR roles. The material claims were checked against SCDF myResponder app guide and SCDF Public Access AED dataset.
Choose the route that matches your case
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| Planning for a venue | Check the nearest two AEDs and access hours |
| Person is unresponsive and not breathing normally | Call 995, start CPR and send someone for the AED |
| AED is behind a locked door | Use the next verified location while CPR continues |
| You are alone | Follow 995 instructions and use myResponder location support |
Check more than distance
The dataset includes operating hours and location descriptions because a close AED behind a closed office or security door may not be usable. According to SCDF myResponder app guide, the controlling detail for this branch is the specific rule or service condition cited here.
Record a primary and backup device for every regular venue.
Use exact indoor directions
Building names are not enough in malls, stations or campuses. Floor level, unit, fire command centre or reception details save time. According to SCDF Public Access AED dataset, the controlling detail for this branch is the specific rule or service condition cited here.
Walk the retrieval route during normal operations without interfering with the equipment.
Call 995 first
myResponder’s Call 995 feature can send geolocation to the Operations Centre. Dispatch and CPR should start while another person retrieves the AED. According to SCDF myResponder app guide, the controlling detail for this branch is the specific rule or service condition cited here.
Do not delay the emergency call while searching several map points.
Assign roles
One person calls and relays instructions, one begins CPR, one retrieves the AED and one meets responders when enough people are present. According to SCDF Public Access AED dataset, the controlling detail for this branch is the specific rule or service condition cited here.
At an event, put the role card beside the first-aid kit and brief staff.
Follow the device prompts
An AED analyses the rhythm and only advises a shock when appropriate. Keep CPR pauses as short as the voice prompts allow and make sure nobody touches the patient during analysis or shock. According to SCDF myResponder app guide, the controlling detail for this branch is the specific rule or service condition cited here.
The 995 dispatcher and trained responders remain the controlling guidance.
Refresh the plan
The public dataset shown on data.gov.sg has a last-updated date and records can change. A building renovation, access policy or moved device can invalidate an old map. According to SCDF Public Access AED dataset, the controlling detail for this branch is the specific rule or service condition cited here.
Recheck quarterly and before every large event.
Run the numbers or sequence
A venue’s nearest AED is 80 metres away but accessible only during office hours. A second device 140 metres away is available 24 hours. The plan should use the first by day and the second after hours, with both routes tested.
The calculation or sequence above is an LBRD working example. Replace every example input with the amount, date, access condition or document from your own case. Keep the official rate or threshold beside the working so another person can reproduce the answer.
Build a verification note another person can check
Before acting, create a one-page case note headed with the task, the date checked and the person responsible. Copy only the facts that affect your decision, then attach the statement, booking, application, receipt, map record or screenshot that supplies your own input. This separates a published rule from a personal assumption. If the official page changes, keep the earlier dated record but rework the decision with the live version.
| Controlling source | What to verify | What to retain |
|---|---|---|
| SCDF myResponder app guide | Nearby AED locations, Call 995 geolocation and Community First Responder actions. | Record the page date, the exact rule used and the case input it governs. |
| SCDF Public Access AED dataset | Operating hours, building, postal code, floor, exact location description and coordinates. | Record the page date, the exact rule used and the case input it governs. |
Read the source in context, including definitions, exceptions and effective dates. A relevant page is not proof by itself: the cited passage must contain the particular rate, deadline, eligibility condition, access rule or warning used here. Where two official channels appear inconsistent, pause and ask the authority about the exact case rather than choosing the more convenient answer.
Use the guide with its limits
Preparedness is valuable only if the route works in the real building and time window. Test the plan without disrupting equipment or services, give each person a role and update the record when access conditions change.
No interview, personal use, fresh field visit, survey result or price check is claimed unless explicitly stated. Availability, fees and procedures can change. Reopen the linked authority page immediately before payment, travel, filing or emergency use.
Before you act
- Install myResponder
- Find the nearest two AEDs
- Read operating hours
- Record floor and exact position
- Assign call, CPR and retrieval roles
- Test the route
- Recheck before events
Mistakes that change the outcome
- Choosing only by distance
- Searching before calling 995
- Sending the only helper away
- Assuming a building is always open
- Letting the plan go stale
Continue with the relevant LBRD guide
Next, choose the correct emergency number. You can also see how emergency routing differs by condition.
Questions readers ask
Does myResponder show AEDs?
Yes. SCDF says the app provides nearby AED locations.
Should I fetch the AED before calling 995?
No. Call 995 and start CPR while another person retrieves it if available.
Why check two devices?
Access hours or building conditions can make the nearest device unavailable.
