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Afterwards, a brief introduction of the tools used by the firefighter team was
presented. All tools used by firefighters are red. The first tool introduced is a chainsaw
which is used to cut through trees and other thick objects. Next, is an air lifting bag

purposed to lift cars. A red colour hose is attached to the back of the truck, and a nozzle
is attached to spray water. An oxygen tank is also called a diesel set. Suits that are worn
by firefighters have special materials that reduce fire damage.

Next up was a fire extinguishing demonstration. A roaring fire was started by
pouring oil into the furnace. Thick black smoke instantly soared up into the air. It was
then doused using the P.A.S.S (Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep) method in the blink of an
eye. White dry powder dispersed into the air, resembling snow, clouding the audience’s

vision. “Always put out the fire in the wind direction so that the wind will not blow the
dry powder right in your face,” emphasised Mr Azam, the firefighter.

A few lucky audiences were fortunate enough to try their hands at extinguishing
the fire. One of them was Ching Zhi Feng from Sr2ComG. He found this hands-on identify fake news
experience of extinguishing the fire for the first time fascinating and thanked the School
for organising this illuminating event. A 6-year-old kindergarten kid, Raziq Bin Syazral from Real News on the Internet
was also chosen for the demonstration.

On the 27th of August, students of fake news. For instance, people should
At 11:50a.m, the event ended with a group photo session. After this up-close Kuen Cheng High School were taught focus on the article’s source, the heading,
experience, students now know the right way to handle a fire. Many thanks to Balai how to identify Real News and Fake the authenticity of the photos in the article,

Bomba Hang Tuah and the Discipline Department for organising this enlightening event. News on the Internet. With the Form and the certifications of the author.
Teachers presenting, it was hoped that

students would develop their knowledge Further on, the dangers of fake news
about media misinformation and learn to were also shared with the students. An
determine the integrity of the news. example of an article found on Facebook
about a new fatal virus detected in the

Starting off the bat, the question of United States of America was shown.
what students would do when they come Unfortunately, most people believed this
across news on the internet was brought up. information which caused panic in society.
Would they like and share, or would they

question it? Some examples were brought Subsequently, the Form Teachers
up about misinformation on astronomy, showed their classes a few websites which
6 years old Raziq Bin Syazral extinguishing Group photo Covid-19 and global warming. detect and debunk fake news articles.
a fire with the help of a firefighter Finally, the students were shown a short

Fake news is known as false or video to fully grasp fake news’s ideas and
misleading information presented as news. workings before ending the event.
Several ways were introduced to identify

Jointly reported by: Wong Bry Yan Jr3Z(4), Khoo Xin Yi Sr1ScA, Ng Sze Yun Sr2A

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