Zheng Jia Xu (transliterated) has responded to 135 emergencies over the past three years. Teen first responder, 16, responds to 135 emergencies in 3 years: ‘Age never determines a person’s ability’A 16-year-old Community First Responder (CFR) has responded to 135 emergencies over the past three years, demonstrating his own belief that “Age never determines a person’s ability”. Responded to 135 emergency incidentsThe myResponder app was launched by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to mobilise CFRs during emergencies. Despite being just 16 years old, Zheng has already responded to 135 emergency incidents — including 75 cardiac arrest cases and 60 fire incidents. When asked whether his capabilities had ever been doubted by patients’ families due to his age, he replied: “Age never determines a person’s ability.”