Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP)
Notice of Changes to the Community Emergency Preparedness Programme Please be informed that in line with the latest revised community Safe Management Measures (SMMs), SCDF will be revising the CEPP class size to a maximum of 50 participants from 1 April 2022. Mask wearing is optional. We seek the cooperation of all participants to adhere to the measures put in place while attending the physical classes. Completing the online theory portion via www.scdf.gov.sg/responseready of the CEPP ‘RESPONSE READY’ is not a pre-requisite but an encouraged option before signing up for the practical class. [Note: To register, please contact one of the 4 SCDF Division HQs nearest to your office/home. Click this link for their contact details.] |
Introduction
The Community Emergency Preparedness Programme (CEPP) focuses on core lifesaving skills and essential emergency procedures with greater emphasis on practical hands-on engagements.
This will aid participants' understanding and allow them to practically apply what they have learnt to help others during emergencies.

CEPP Syllabus
'I AM SAFE' Programme (approximately 15 minutes) |
This e-learning programme focuses on two key topics: - What do you do when a fire breaks out?
- Improvised First Aid Skills (IFAS) Plus
You will receive an e-certificate upon successful completion. Click here to start the e-learning programme. |
'RESPONSE READY' Programme |
1) The e-learning component of this programme covers the ‘Triangle of Life’ knowledge, namely first aid, CPR-AED and firefighting, as well as an overview of SGSecure. It takes at least 30 to 45 minutes to complete this module. Click here to access the programme and receive an e-certificate upon successful completion. 2) Participants may also choose to attend the physical lesson (approximately 3.0 hours) where the main focus will be on the practical hands-on training on the ‘Triangle of Life’ skills. |
'LIFESAVER' Programme (approximately 4 hours) |
As a follow up to the 'RESPONSE READY' programme, participants will learn the following comprehensive lifesaving skills as well as advanced EP knowledge namely: - First Aid (enhanced)
- ImmobilisIng fractures
- Handling of fits
- Recognising the signs and symptoms of stroke
- CPR-AED
- 1-Man CPR-AED (including mouth-to-mouth resuscitation)
- 2-Men CPR
- Infant CPR
- Fire Safety & Evacuation and Procedures
- Triangle of Combustion
- Classes of Fire
- Refresher on Fire Extinguisher and Hose-reel operating procedures
- Methods of casualty evacuation
- Evacuation procedures in typical HDB residential estates & super high-rise residential buildings
- Emergency Procedures
- In Place Protection Procedures
- Knowledge on Public Warning System (PWS) Sirens
- Decontamination Procedures
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Registration for 'RESPONSE READY'/ 'LIFESAVER' programme.
To register for the programmes, you can contact one of the 4 CD Division HQs nearest to your office/home.
Division | Address | Contact Person | Contact Number |
1st SCDF Division HQ | 3 Queensway #01-01 Singapore 149073 | LTA Jasmine Lee | 6471 7429 |
2nd SCDF Division HQ | 1 Tampines Industrial Ave 3 #01-01 Singapore 528777 | CPT Muhd Hakim / LTA Magdalene Tan | 6587 8334 |
3rd SCDF Division HQ | 533 Yishun Industrial Park A #01-01 Singapore 768774 | LTA Ricominoroy Pornamah | 6852 2816 |
4th SCDF Division HQ | 80 Bukit Batok Road Singapore 658072 | LTA Marconi Wong | 6314 6913 |
Feedback / Queries
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