The SCDF team successfully defended its Sepak Takraw title in the Home Team Games 2011 by defeating its keen rival, the SPF (Singapore Police Force) team, in an exciting and action-packed final on 15 October 2011 at the Home Team Academy Multi Purpose Hall. The inter-regu event saw six regus from Central Narcotics Bureau, Immigration [...]
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SGT Abigail Chen, a Jurong Fire Station Paramedic, represented Singapore in the 2011 ICF (International Canoe Federation) Canoe Marathon World Championships 19th edition, which was held for the first time in Asia at Marina Reservoir from 21 – 23 October. SGT Chen participated in the K2 Women’s Senior (Doubles) event, which comprised six laps and [...]
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Ever thought that a simple act of cutting your hair can serve a higher purpose? How is this routine which we carry out from time to time related to cancer awareness, if at all?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Key changes to the Individual Physical Proficiency Test (IPPT) for the Operationally Ready National Servicemen (ORNSmen) have kicked in with effect from 1 April 2011. Are you aware of them?
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Hey readers, Our latest Annual Report 2010 is up ! Click here to check out the e-book that features SCDF operational, community preparedness events & highlights of the year. You can also find the Singapore’s fire & emergency ambulance incidents & fire safety enforcement statistics for the year 2009. We will also like to thank all of you for supporting our blog, reading our entries, posting great [...]
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