A CDAU Firefighter

When the first responders arrived at scene, the fire was well alight on the fourth storey of the multi-tenanted factory cum office building. Melvin, who responded together with the PL431 crew, took instructions from the Ground Commander and carried out tasks allocated to him without hesitation.

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.

A New Operational Vehicle for a New Operating Environment

The Multi Utility Vehicle (MUV) is a new vehicle developed by SCDF to enhance our operational capability in flood rescue response and to supply huge volume of water in large scale fires like vegetation fires.

The Life Saving Pen by SCDF – iSAVE

The Medical Digital Pen, an innovative project developed by the Singapore Civil Defence Force that allows data-entry to be faster and more accurate at scenes of incident.

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 [...]

Stand a chance to win $1000 by naming SCDF 3-wheeler bikes

SCDF has recently launched two types of 3-wheeler motorcycles – 3-wheeler Fire Bike and 3-wheeler Fast Response Paramedic Bike for emergency response. The 3-wheeler motorcycles will enhance the safety and stability of the riders, especially during wet weather and able to stop and park without the use of the traditional motorcycle stand. Currently, the 3-wheeler [...]

Name SCDF’s Latest Innovation and Win!

SCDF has launched an all-new Fire Fighting and Rescue Vehicle as of 1st Aug 2009, and we invite you to give a name to it! The contest is now open to all except SCDF, NFEC personnel and their immediate families. This contest requires participants to submit a proposed name for the vehicle and the reason [...]

Fast and Furious

If you’re not from the Force, chances are high that you may not know how to identify our emergency vehicles and their capabilities. Even if you’re from the Force, their commonly used acronyms may cause you to forget what the actual name of the vehicle is. Fret not, we are adding a new category to [...]