| 8 Jan 2003 |
The first phase done of the Crisis Information Management
System (CIMS) was completed and the system
was deployed in Ex Nucleus IV. As part of an effort to enhance
operational effectiveness through Information Management,
the system will manage the flow of information starting from
the Divisions and the various staff cells to the highest decision
making body at the Command Room. |
| 14 Feb 2003 |
In celebration of Total Defence Day, the
SCDF along with the various other Home Front agencies supported
the Ministry of Defence in five Total Defence Roadshows. The
roadshows were be held over five consecutive weekends covering
the five CDCs. They were launched by the Deputy Prime Minister
and Minister for Defence, Dr Tony Tan, at the Toa Payoh HDB
Hub on 14 Feb 2003 , and ended on 16 Mar 2003 . Each roadshow
had sections emphasizing the five pillars of Total Defence. |
| 1 Apr 2003 |
The Hazmat Transportation Driver's Permit (HTDP)
scheme was introduced to control the transportation of hazardous
materials in Singapore . The permit will only be issued to
the drivers after undergoing screening, as well as prerequisite
training and a required test. |
| 27 May 2003 |
The SCDF introduced the CSSP GuideTool at the CDEC briefing
conducted at HQ, SCDF. An in-house production developed from
the collaboration between the SCDF and Ngee Ann Polytechnic,
the software guides members of the community on how to craft
proper CSSPs to resolve problems faced at the community level.
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| 29 May 2003 |
The SCDF Quality Service Handbook was officially launched
in conjunction with the SCDF PS21 Day. The Handbook contains
16 Quality Service Indicators (QSIs), which serve as standards
for our personnel as well as SCDF's service pledges to the
public. |
| 11 Jul 2003 |
To raise funds for those affected by SARS, the SCDF organised
the Musical Charity Drive held at the Auditorium of HQ, SCDF.
Over 200 guests were treated to a masterpiece performance
SCDF's very own Combo Band and guests performers. The proceeds
of more than $38,000 went to the Courage Fund.
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| 26 Jul 2003 |
Exercise Community Spirit (ECS) 67, the first ECS to be
based on the topics of unconventional threats and anti-terrorism
topics, was successfully conducted by 4th CD Division at Jurong
West. |
| 24 Aug 2003 |
The Home Fire Safety Visit Programme was launched. Under
the programme, CD volunteers and CDEC members visited the
homes of residents who registered themselves on a voluntary
basis, and provide advice on fire safety tips using a checklist.
|
| 6 Sep 2003 |
The In-Place Protection (IPP) procedure
was officially launched to the public by Assoc Prof Ho Peng
Kee, Senior Minister of State for Law and Home Affairs, at
the SCDF Community Bonding Day 2003 held at CDA on 6 &
7 Sep. New mobile IPP training simulators were also introduced
to the public, to allow hands-on practice in carrying out
the measure. |
| 6 - 7 Sep 2003 |
The SCDF Community Bonding Day was successfully
held at CDA. Over 10,000 residents, led by the CDECs and members
of other public institutions were treated to an awesome display
of rescue operations, equipment as well as information on
terrorism related topics at the academy during the two-day
event. |
| 22 Sep 2003 |
The Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP)
was officially launched. Consisting of five modules, the programme
aims to enhance community emergency preparedness in light
of the new security environment through intensive public training.
|
| 6 Oct 2003 |
Arising from feedback, the SCDF reviewed and adapted the
Storey Shelter (SS) technical requirements to allow fire escape
staircases to be doubled up as SS. The staircase SS offers
another option, apart from the Household Shelters and normal
Storey Shelters, for developers to provide for new private
residential developments. The new provision introduces greater
flexibility in the design and layout of dwelling units in
Singapore. |
| 1 Nov 2003 |
The annual Fire Safety Campaign was officially
launched at the Atrium@Orchard. Running from 1 Nov to 9 Nov
2003 , the year's campaign comprised of multiple events, from
Roving Exhibitions held at high-profile venues, to the deployment
of 34 CD volunteers at 15 petrol kiosks to promote fire-safety
awareness by distributing fire safety leaflets to the motorists.
|
| 4 - 6 Nov 2003 |
The Civil Defence Academy hosts the United Nations Disaster
Assessment & Coordination (UNDAC) Refresher
Course for 32 of its representatives from 19 countries. The
first such course to be held in Asia , it aimed to enhance
the capacity of the UNDAC system in the Asia region in responding
to sudden-onset natural disasters or complex civil emergencies.
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| Dec 2003 |
SCDF's e-Services for NSmen were further enhanced through
the introduction of Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS)
and Short Message Service (SMS) facilities for overseas travel
notifications. |
