| 8 Jan 2006 |
On Sunday morning, 8 Jan 2006, Exercise
Northstar V, the largest civil emergency exercise
in Singapore was conducted. It involved multiple agencies
responding to multiple incidents and it affected Singapore's
land transportation systems. More than 2000 personnel from
22 agencies particpated in the exercise. To instill the
element of surprise, the population was not aware of the
exact date, time and venue until mere minutes before the
exercise. |
| 7 Apr 2006 |
Since the National Civil Defence Plan
and CD Volunteer Scheme were launched in the early 1980s,
the SCDF has now taken the volunteer scheme a step further
through the establishment of the Civil Defence Auxiliary
Unit (CDAU). The CDAU is a voluntary uniformed
unit that provides an additional avenue for ex-CD regulars,
CD NSmen, as well as members of the public who wish to volunteer
their time for a noble cause of saving lives and making
Singapore a safer place to live in. |
| 20 Jun 2006 |
The new BRTC, constructed on land occupying approximately
4.4 hectares, is a purpose-built and modern training facility
that replaces the former building located at the Jalan Bahar
Camp, which was an old army camp reassigned for SCDF's use
in 1985.
Each year in the BRTC, about 1,600 enlistees undergo the
Basic Rescue Training Course that transforms them into proficient
rescuers. With the latest built-in features and precautionary
systems at the new premises, the level of safety and effectiveness
of training conducted at the school will be greatly enhanced. |
| 28 Jul 2006 |
Public agencies depend on reliable
supplier for their continued operations during a national
emergency. In appreciation of their committment and consistent
good performance in providing essential goods and services
during major emergencies, the Ministry of Defence presented
the Total Defence Awards to 12 of these critical suppliers,
termed as "Essential Firms", at the Suntec City
Convention Centre on 28 Jul 06. Two of the winners, Sodexho
Singapore Pte Ltd and S K Fire Pte Ltd, which garnered the
Distinguished Defence Partner Award and Meritorious Defence
Partner Award, respectively, were nominated by the SCDF. |
| 1 Aug 2006 |
SCDF received the prestigious Dale Carnegie Leadership Award.
This is only the second time in the 21-year history of the
Award that a Singapore-based organization has won. |
| 6 Nov 2006 |
The unified NS Portal is a customer-centric
website, consolidating all NS eServices and is a tribute
to the continuous efforts by the Ministry of Home Affairs
(SCDF & SPF) and MINDEF to provide enhanced electronic
services to better serve the needs of NS community in Singapore,
transcending organisation boundaries and allowing cross-interaction.
Leveraging on emergent and popular mobile technologies for
improved usability and accessibility to create a common
identity, the NS Portal enhances interaction and knowledge
sharing in fostering a stronger alliance amongst the NS
communities of SCDF, SPF and SAF towards Total Defence.
Besides existing NS eTransactions such as Overseas Notification,
Exit Permit, eSelf-Update and eClaims, the NS communities
can also access a wider range of lifestyle services such
as career and financial advice, health tips, travel write
ups and restaurant reviews. They will also enjoy commercial
offerings such as merchant discounts and vouchers. With
the ministries working together, they will be able to secure
even more benefits and privileges to bring enhanced value
to the NS community.
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