3rd CD Division HQ

About the logo:

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

Division Commander:

LTC Lee Yam Ming

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:

1971

Officer Commanding:

MAJ Ser Boon Hui

Personnel:

128

Appliances:

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

Boundaries:

It provides coverage to the residential estates in Yishun, Sembawang and Marsiling. It also covers critical installations like the Senoko Power Station and the industrial estates in Senoko Woodlands.

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

Operational Year:

1984

Officer Commanding:

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 3 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

Officer Commanding:

MAJ Khaizal Kalil

Personnel:

138

Appliances:

2 Fire Pumpers, 2 Fire Bikes, 1 Light Fire Attack Vehicle, Combined Platform Ladder, 1 HAZMAT Pod, 1 HAZMAT Decon Pod, 1 Damage Control Tender, 1 Foam Carrier and 1 Ambulance.

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 currently the largest fire station in Singapore with a gross floor area of 7,000 m2, is equipped with HAZMAT capability to handle incidents involving hazardous materials. 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