Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP)

Introduction

In light of the new security environment, SCDF has consolidated and enhanced its instructional, face-to-face public education programme. Called the CEPP, the revamped programme was launched in September 2003 at the 4 Civil Defence Division Headquarters (CD Division HQs). The modular-based programme provides both theory and practical training and comprises 5 modules which cover First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Fire Safety and Casualty Evacuation, Emergency Preparedness for War and Emergency Preparedness for Unconventional Threats.

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The programme is conducted daily at the 4 CD Division HQs on weekday evenings from 7.00 pm to 9.30 pm and on weekends (Saturday from 2.00 pm to 7.30 pm, Sunday from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm). The modular training package offers the residents the flexibility to choose to attend any of the 5 modules or to attend all at their own pace. In view of its popularity, the SCDF has improved the programme’s accessibility by having the classes conducted at the community heartlands itself.

Modular Training Sessions (Details)

Day	Course	Time
Monday	First Aid – (1st Module) Introduction to first aid kit Bleeding & hemorrhage Fractures & Immobilization Wounds Burns and scalds	7.00pm to 9.30pm
Tuesday	CPR – (2nd Module) One man CPR –Adult	7.00pm to 9.30pm
Wednesday	Fire Safety & Casualty Evacuation – (3rd Module) Triangle of combustion Methods of extinguishing fires Classification of fires Method of operating an extinguisher Smoke detectors Actions to take when a fire breaks out Actions to take when you are trapped in a fire situation Actions to take when your clothes catches fire Actions to take when evacuating from buildings Casualty Evacuation	7.00pm to 9.30pm
Thursday	Emergency Procedures – (4th Module) Peacetime emergencies on lightning, floods, tremors, tsunami and power outage Emergency Procedures on Water Distribution, Food & Fuel rationing and Blood Donation Stockpiling of essential household items Public Warning System Shelter Protection Defensive precautions	7.00pm to 9.30pm
Friday	Unconventional Threats – (5th Module) Handling chemical threats Handling biological threats Decontamination procedures for affected persons In-Place Protection (IPP) Handling bomb threats Public transport security The Ready Bag	7.00pm to 9.30pm
Saturday	First Aid – (1st Module) Introduction to first aid kit Bleeding & hemorrhage Fractures & Immobilization Wounds Burns and scalds	2.00pm to 4.30pm
Saturday	CPR – (2nd Module) One man CPR –Adult	5.00pm to 7.30pm
Sunday	Fire Safety & Casualty Evacuation – (3rd Module) Triangle of combustion Methods of extinguishing fires Classification of fires Method of operating an extinguisher Smoke detectors Actions to take when a fire breaks out Actions to take when you are trapped in a fire situation Actions to take when your clothes catches fire Actions to take when evacuating from buildings Casualty Evacuation	9.00am to 11.30am
	Emergency Procedures – (4th Module) Peacetime emergencies on lightning, floods, tremors, tsunami and power outage Emergency Procedures on Water Distribution, Food & Fuel rationing and Blood Donation Stockpiling of essential household items Public Warning System Shelter Protection Defensive precautions	12.30pm to 3.00pm
	Unconventional Threats – (5th Module) Handling chemical threats Handling biological threats Decontamination procedures for affected persons In-Place Protection (IPP) Handling bomb threats Public transport security The Ready Bag	3.30pm to 6.00pm

Click on the link for the Registration of the CEPP courses.
You can contact the Division Officers nearest to your office/home for more enquiries on CEPP courses.

1-day Training Package

CEPP is also offered in a 1-day training package. Please click on the link for the training programme. You can contact Ms Chai Xiau Ting at 6848 1524 for more information.

Feedback / Comments

For feedback or comments on the CEPP, please email to Cpt Wong Foong Yin.