Firefighters Navigate Challenges as Toa Payoh Blaze Tests Fire Safety Measures
SINGAPORE — Firefighters from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) faced a daunting task during a blaze at Block 229 Lorong 8 Toa Payoh on 29 July 2024. With the…
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SCDF Rescues Three from Collapsed Warehouse in Toa Payoh
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New Integrated Command Centre Set for SCDF Marine Division on Pulau Brani
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