Lifesavers in our community
“Call 995...” Those were the last words Mr Subhan said to his caregiver before he collapsed from a cardiac arrest.
Read MoreBearing fruits of friendship - the HQ SCDF Gardening Club
Nestled at Level 5 of HQ SCDF is a community garden where 15 SCDF staff come together to grow, harvest, and share their produce. Meet the HQ SCDF Gardening Club!
Read MoreLife on the line – the reassuring voices of the SCDF Operations Centre Specialists
“Hello 995, what’s your emergency?” For callers who may be experiencing the most traumatic day in their lives, the calm and reassuring voices of SCDF’s Operations Centre Specialists on the other end of the line bring them hope in their hour of need.
Read MoreTogether, As One United People: SCDF at the National Day Parade 2024
As our nation celebrated its 59th birthday on 9th August 2024, Rescue995 is pleased to share a recap of SCDF’s participation in the National Day Parade (NDP) 2024.
Read MoreDiving into DART's water rescue capability
Have you ever thought about how you should react, if you ever encounter someone struggling in the water? Lieutenant (LTA) Muhd Tashirin, a Rescue Rota Commander from SCDF's Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) shares more about DART's water rescue capability and gives some tips on how we can help victims, without placing ourselves in danger.
Read MoreRetired but still an SCDF Officer at Heart
Soon after retirement, MAJ (Ret) Teo Chun Hian rediscovered his passion for art. Rescue995 recently caught up with him and had a first-hand view of his artworks, including paintings of several fire stations.
Read More“We will see it through!” – the IRNAP Certification Journey of 11 Rescue Unit and 11 Medical Unit
11 Rescue Unit and 11 Medical Unit (11 RU/MU) went through numerous challenges to attain their IRNAP certification in May 2024. Rescue995 recaps the unit's certification journey and interviews the Unit Commander of 11MU, LTC (NS) (Dr) Goh Seo Kiat, to understand why he extended his National Service voluntarily, to complete the IRNAP certification with his unit.
Read MoreProtecting us from Dusk till Dawn
While our city sleeps, our dedicated SCDF frontliners remain vigilant and ready for action at a moment’s notice. In this feature story, Rescue995 caught up with a firefighter and a paramedic, as they shared some insights of the challenges and memorable moments during their night shift tour of duty.
Read MoreUnsung heroes behind SCDF’s logistics support
Behind every lifesaving mission that SCDF responds to, an equally significant group is working quietly behind the scenes. These unsung heroes ensure that our emergency responders are fully equipped and well-prepared to carry out their mission to protect and save lives and property.
Read MoreThe Steadfast Custodian of SCDF’s History
Mr Segar Suppiah is a custodian of SCDF’s rich history at the CDHG. As a seasoned Heritage Gallery Guide, he brings the artefacts to life with his passion and somewhat serious but unique and engaging way of telling a story. After a career spanning over four decades in the SCDF, Mr. Segar now dedicates his time and energy to preserving the rich history of civil defence in Singapore and presenting it to the public.
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