A Totally Different Total Defence Campaign

“It’s My Turn” is the theme for this year’s Total Defence Campaign 2012, which focused on how National Service (NS) is an integral part of our lives.

Birth of a New Unit Civil Defence Marine Command

0000 hrs, 1 April 2012 saw the birth of a new unit for SCDF in Civil Defence Marine Command (CDMC) as SCDF officially took over operations of marine fire-fighting function from Maritime and Ports Authority (MPA). In a long and laborious build up that spanned over years, SCDF worked very closely with MPA and related agencies to ensure that the transfer of marine fire-fighting function from MPA to SCDF was a smooth one.

A Day for Celebration and Devotion

Civil Defence Day falls on 15 September, when SCDF personnel reaffirm their commitment to the Force and their life-saving vocations. At noon, the Public Warning System sounds island-wide accompanied by mass media broadcasts to remind citizens to stay prepared for emergencies, while a parade takes place in the evening to celebrate the event.

Commemorating September 11 in Station 11

On Sunday September 11, 2011, Central Fire Station (also known as Station 11) played host to the United States Ambassador to Singapore Mr David Adelman and his guests. It was the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and visiting a fire station was a fitting tribute to the 343 firefighters and paramedics from the Fire Department City of New York (FDNY) who lost their lives when the Twin Towers collapsed. The visit also underpinned the crucial emergency role carried out by SCDF firefighters.

Amusement Rides Safety Act

SCDF’s role is to ensure that ride operators comply with fire safety standards and provide for rescue and evacuation measures. The new licensing regime requires the operators to appoint competent persons to make proper plan submission to SCDF for approval of the fire and rescue management system. A risk assessment report which identifies the fire hazards and other human safety risks and how they will be handled, is compulsory

SCDF Community Bonding Day 2011 @ ITE East

    SCDF Community Bonding Day is back. This year the location of this fun filled event was at ITE College East – Simei. SCDF Community Bonding Day was held on 9th and 11th April 2011.   Every year, SCDF community Bonding Day engages and attracts greater participation from the public, the community and the [...]

CD Ready Homes – Readiness our only Protection

Over the last 10 years, Singapore’s sense of shared identity and cohesion has strengthened. The true test of the social fabric will be a crisis. Will Singaporeans be as calm and as resilient as many Japanese has proven to be in the wake of the disaster which hit their country on March 11? Singapore, though has a shorter history than Japan and lacks experience with emergencies’ – PM Lee

SCDF Operation Lionheart activated twice in a month – Japan’s Epic Earthquake.

‎’Back to Back Operation Lionheart’ SCDF goes when needed. Regardless of when and where, SCDF extends its hand and provide a ray of hope during a nations darkest hours.

12th overseas rescue mission for Ops Lionheart – Christchurch, New Zealand.

12th overseas rescue mission for Ops Lionheart – Christchurch, New Zealand.

Brief Facts on Operation Lionheart

SCDF maintains a rescue contingent on 24-hour standby under the codename
Operation Lionheart to provide rescue and humanitarian assistance and
support to countries stricken by major disasters. The current mission being
undertaken is the 12th such mission. Since its formation in 1990, the
Operation Lionheart contingent had responded to 11 overseas missions.