3rd CD Division HQ

About the logo:

The falcon characterises the Division's tranquillity, determination and near perfection in its action.

Division Commander:

LTC Abdul Razak Abdul Raheem

Stations under Command:

Yishun, Ang Mo Kio and Sengkang fire stations

History:

Previously at Upper Paya Lebar Road, the building was a Police Station way back in the 1930s. SCDF established it as the HQ for the 3rd CD Division in 1988 to provide operational coverage for the northern parts of Singapore.

Current Facts:

The present HQ 3rd CD Division re-located to its new premises, a five-storey building at Yishun Industrial Park A together with Yishun Fire Station (to replace Sembawang Fire Station) to better serve the needs of the community in the northern and central regions of Singapore. In addition, an underground purpose built Command Post will also enhance the operational command and control capability of the Division HQ. This new unit also serves as the Operational Base for one NS Rescue Battalion and its Emergency Stores.

Operational Year:

1984

Commander:

MAJ Alan Lim Chuan Teck

Personnel:

157

Appliances:

2 Fire Pumpers, 2 Fire Bikes, 1 Light Fire Attack Vehicle, 1 Aerial Platform, 1 Combined Platform Ladder, 1 Lighting Tender and 2 Ambulances.

Boundaries:

Besides the Ang Mo Kio industrial estate, it also provides emergency services for the residential estates in Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Serangoon and Serangoon North.

Fire Post:

Teck Ghee

Operational Year:

2001

Commander:

MAJ Khaizal Bin Kalil

Personnel:

170

Appliances:

1 Fire Pumper, 2 Fire Bikes, 2 Light Fire Attack Vehicles, 1 Combined Platform Ladder, 1 Water Tender, 1 Tracked Fire-fighting Vehicle, 1 Breathing Apparatus Tender, 1 Firefly, 1 Fast Response Paramedic Bike and 4 Ambulances.

Boundaries:

It provides coverage for the residential and industrial areas spanning Seletar, Punggol, Ang Mo Kio, Hougang, Lorong Ah Soo and Serangoon.

Interesting Facts:

It is one of the biggest fire stations in Singapore with a gross floor area of 7,000 m2. It was purpose-built as a Hazmat Station and is able to house the Immediate Response Company (IRC) in times of emergencies. It is the first purpose-built fire station with the concept of IRC (known in the past as "Immediate Response Unit"). It is also the first station to employ a water conservation system where water used during drills is diverted to a pump well for recycling purposes.

Fire Post:

Punggol North & Braddell Heights

Operational Year:

1971

Commander:

MAJ Ser Boon Hui

Personnel:

135

Appliances:

2 Fire Pumpers, 2 Fire Bikes, 2 Light Fire Attack Vehicles, 1 Combined Platform Ladder, 1 Damage Control Tender, 1 Chemical Tender & 3 Ambulances.

Boundaries:

It provides coverage to the residential estates in Yishun, Khatib, Chong Pang and Sembawang. It also covers critical installations like the Senoko Power Station and the industrial estates in Senoko and Admiralty.

Other Facts:

It has relocated to the same location as HQ 3rd CD Division. They co-exist in Yishun Industrial Park A. It replaced Sembawang Fire Station.

Fire Post:

Nee Soon Central