| 12 Jan 2009 |
LTC Yap Kok Boon handed over the command
of 1st CD Div to LTC Yong Meng Wah. |
| 18 Feb 2009 |
The SCDF signed a MOU with Singapore
Polytechnic which established a framework for joint instructional
projects and knowledge sharing. |
| 17 - 19 Mar 2009 |
The SCDF welcomed delegates from nine countries as its
guests for the Global Security Asia 2009 Conference &
Trade Exhibition. |
| 18 Mar 2009 |
General Thein Sein, Prime Minister
of the Union of Myanmar, visited HQ SCDF. |
| 27 Mar 2009 |
The CDA celebrated its 10th anniversary. The Guest-of-Honour
Mr Wong Kan Seng, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home
Affairs, launched a time capsule. To be opened only in 2034,
the capsule captures the significant milestones in the CDA
over the last decade. |
| 27 Mar 2009 |
The 15th CD Skills Competition was held at the Basic Rescue
Training Centre. Participants came from Brunei, Hong Kong
SAR, Indonesia, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand,
with Cambodia as an observer for the first time in this event.
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| 4 Apr 2009 |
The Shelter Open House 2009 was held simultaneously at three
CCL MRT (Circle Line Mass Rapid Transit) stations, the Bartley,
Lorong Chuan and Bishan stations, to give the public a rare
insight into the shelter provisions. These included the protective
blast doors, decontamination chambers, stationary CCL trains
serving as shelter berths, flexible ventilation ducts, dry
toilets and shelteree occupation areas. About 11,205 people
turned up for the event.
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15 Apr 2009
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The SCDF enhances its Emergency Ambulance Service (EAS)
with the implementation of its new Medical Protocol System
(MPS). The MPS incorporates a template of medical queries
to allow the call-taker to diagnose the patients’ conditions
and even provide useful medical instructions prior to the
arrival of the ambulance. Advisory is also given to the paramedic
enroute to the incident site. |
| 4 - 8 May 2009 |
The SCDF participated in the first ASEAN Regional Forum
Volunteer Display of Response on Disaster Relief Exercise
in the Philippines. This civil-military exercise was based
on a scenario of a category-five typhoon with catastrophic
consequences. |
| 15 May 2009 |
In partnership with COSEM (Cooperative of SCDF Employees),
CDA successfully conducted the inaugural UN INSARAG (International
Search and Rescue Advisory Group) External Classification
Course for 35 officers of the Abu Dhabi Police from the United
Arab Emirates. The course prepared them to attain the medium
USAR Team status. |
| 15 May 2009 |
The new Mini LFAV (Light Fire Attack Vehicle) was launched
by DPM and Minister for Home Affairs, Mr Wong Kan Seng, when
he graced the SCDF Workplan Seminar held at CDA as the Guest-of-Honour.
The other innovation highlights featured in the extensive
exhibition segment included the Hazmat Mitigation Vehicle
(HMV) and the Backpack Water Mist Gun. |
| 19 May 2009 |
After 17 years at the helm, Comr James Tan handed over the
command of the SCDF to DC Peter Lim, at the Change-of-Command
Parade held at BRTC. Mr Benny Lim, Permanent Secretary (Home
Affairs), presented Comr Tan with a Successful Command Plague
in appreciation of his exemplary services to the SCDF. |
| 30 May 2009 |
The NCDCC (National Civil Defence Cadet Corps) held its
inaugural parade at BRTC, graced by Mr Charles Chong, MP for
Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC. |
| 11 Jun 2009 |
LTC Lee Yam Ming handed over the reins of command of 3rd
CD Division to LTC Abdul Razak. |
| 19 Jun 2009 |
A new Diploma in Fire Safety Engineering was launched at
a ceremony held at the Heritage Gallery. The course aims to
equip participants to meet the new challenges posed by the
development of complex and uniquely-designed building projects
in Singapore. |
