Singapore’s public hospitals are currently facing longer-than-usual waiting times at their emergency departments due to a surge in patient numbers. This increase follows the long weekend, specifically after Vesak Day…
A fire broke out on Friday (9 May 2024) at a two-storey industrial building in Tampines, causing dark smoke to rise into the sky. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)…
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,…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…