A dedicated team of firefighters, known as the Airport Emergency Service, are the airport’s first responders to emergencies. Out of 300 who apply, only about 20 will be selected. CNA Insider finds out what it takes, and what they face.

SINGAPORE: It was 6am. The team at Fire Station 1 was winding down before their first meal of the day, marking the end of their 10-hour shift. That was when the call came.