Kranji Warehouse Fire: SCDF Battles Flames for Four Days
A fire at a warehouse in Kranji has been brought under control after intense firefighting efforts that lasted four days, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The blaze,…
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SCDF to Hire Foreign Paramedics Amid Rising EMS Demand
In a significant move for Singapore’s emergency medical services (EMS), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) plans to begin hiring foreign paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) starting March 2025.…
SCDF Rescues Three from Collapsed Warehouse in Toa Payoh
In a dramatic rescue operation on 28 January 2024, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) saved three individuals, including two young children, after a mezzanine floor collapsed at a Toa…
Explosive Eruption: Kanlaon Volcano Forces Evacuations in the Philippines
The tranquil beauty of the Philippines took a dangerous turn on 9 December 2024, as Mount Kanlaon erupted, sending columns of ash spiralling into the sky. Located on the central…
Rhodes Faces Devastation as Storm Bora Causes Severe Flooding
The Greek island of Rhodes is reeling from the impact of Storm Bora, which brought torrential rains, leading to significant flooding and widespread destruction. As residents grapple with the aftermath,…
New Integrated Command Centre Set for SCDF Marine Division on Pulau Brani
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is set to enhance maritime emergency responses with a new headquarters on Pulau Brani, due for completion in March 2026. This facility will feature…