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.

Sharing USAR Expertise with Myanmar Counterparts

In December 2011, Singapore, represented by SCDF, became the first country to offer training in International urban Search and Rescue (IUSAR) to the Myanmar Fire Services Department (MFSD). The seeds for this collaboration were sown in July 2011, when the Myanmar Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlemet Mr U Aung Kyi led a group [...]

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.

First Female Commander for Hazmat Fire Station

‘As a female, why did you choose a career so different from the others?’ – Lianhe Zaobao

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.

Battling the Oil Rig Fire

Upon arrival, our crew was greeted by the dark smoke billowing from an eight-storey-high oil rig that was berthed at the dry dock for repair. The oil rig’s company emergency response team (CERT) informed us that the fire was inside one of the columns supporting the upper floor of the oil rig. The CERT team [...]

Fire at Central Boulevard on 7th May 2009

Fire involving acetylene cylinders along the side road beside a construction site off Central Boulevard, leading to Marina Way At 1441 hrs, SCDF was alerted to a fire involving acetylene cylinders along a side road beside a construction site off Central Boulevard, which is leading to Marina Way. Upon arrival, SCDF officers found 3 racks [...]

Fire at 1060 Eunos Ave 3

At 1953 hrs on 12 Jan 2009, SCDF received calls alerting us a fire at 1060, Eunos Ave 3. Upon receiving the notification, 2 Fire Engines, 3 Red Rhino, 2 Fire Bikes, 1 Ambulance and 4 Supporting Vehicles were immediately dispatched. SCDF arrived at the location within 4 minutes. The fire was seen burning intensely [...]