| 3 Jan 2005 |
The National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC)
has been launched in 12 Secondary Schoolsas
a pilot project to nurture and develop the youths into resilient
and responsible citizens through innovative and challenging
CD activities. |
| 12 Mar 2005 |
First ever “CDANS Strongman Challenge 2005” at
Ngee Ann City , Civic Plaza. |
| 30 Mar 2005 |
SCDF deploys Operations LionHeart contingent to assist in
search and rescue in earthquake-hit Nias, Indonesia. |
| 17 Apr 2005 |
Launch of the latest edition of CD Emergency Handbook, first
published in 1990, aimed at equipping the public with skills
to deal with a wide range of emergencies. |
| 4 May 2005 |
2 SCDF Officers bagged the MHA’s POWER Award
which was introduced in July 2001 to recognise Government
agencies that are responsive to public feedback and proactive
in amending their rules. |
| 26 Jun 2005 |
At the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery, the appliances will
be replaced every quarterly. With the varied appliances on display,
the public will be able to better comprehend the diverse operational
capability of SCDF and other fire fighting supporting agencies.
On this day, one of the appliances on display will be replaced
with the donated fire appliance from Mobil - the Triple agent
Loadstar 1800. |
| 17 Aug 2005 |
As part of Singapore ’s offer of assistance, SCDF overseas
contingent was deployed to Pekan Baru, Sumatra to tackle the
regional haze problem arising from fires at Sumatra island. |
| 30 Aug 2005 |
Enhancements on Hazmat Transport Vehicles Tracking System
(HTVTS). With effect from 1 Oct 2005 , Hazmat transport
vehicles which deviate from the approved routes and approved
time schedule would set off the vehicles’ hazards lights
and horn. Once triggered, it is mandatory for the drivers to
safely pull over at the side of the road to await for investigation
by Police and SCDF Mobile Enforcement Teams. |
| 6 Sep 2005 |
SCDF was awarded with the Service Quality
Award (SQA). |
| 11 Sep 2005 |
Launch of Public Education Multilingual Video Broadcast System
(MVBS) during Emergency Preparedness Day. The
MVBS is a convenient, versatile and “language-friendly”
public education system which usesthe latest
multimedia technology to broadcast videos in four languages.
The system is usually deployed in roadshows & community
outreach programmes. |
| 12 Sep 2005 |
Commencement of the first ERS batch to have their OBS Training
in Brunei, which was traditionally conducted at OBS Singapore. |
| 4 Oct 2005 |
The SCDF was conferred with the 2005 Singapore Quality Award
(SQA). This prestigious award is a recognition
of the Force’s strong commitment to protect and save live
and property for a safe and secure Singapore. |
| 6 Oct 2005 |
The SCDF was presented the Singapore H.E.A.L.T.H (Helping
Employees Achieve Life-Time Health) Platinum Award by the Health
Promotion Board. The Platinum Award is the SCDF’s first,
after securing the Gold Award for four years since 2001. |
| 10 Oct 2005 |
The SCDF activated its Ops Lionheart contingent to Muzzaffarabat,
one of the worst hit areas in Pakistan when a massive earthquake
hit South Asia on 8 Oct 2005. |
| 1 Nov 2005 |
The launching of eBITS (electronic Booking of IPPT System).
NSmen can book their IPPPT electronically (via internet, SMS
or IVRS) and take their tests outside the usual ICT window. |
| 7 Nov 2005 |
LTC Christopher Tan became the SCDF’s first expatriate
in Qatar to render the SCDF’s assistance to the Qatar
Civil Defence, a department in the Ministry of Interior. |
| 21 Nov 2005 |
At the PS21 ExCEL Convention, the SCDF was presented with
The Enterprise Challenge Shield for developing fire fighting
equipment using the Water Mist Technology and the Distinguished
Public Service Award for having achieved SQA and other qualifying
standards such as ISO 9000 Certification and People Developer
Standards. |
