Two separate fires on consecutive days have shaken parts of Singapore, prompting evacuations and sending multiple individuals to the hospital. Fire at Sembawang HDB Flat On 1 January 2024, a…
A dramatic rescue unfolded in Jurong West as the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) successfully freed a man whose entire left arm was trapped in a drain pipe under his…
On 12 November 2024, Singapore witnessed two alarming incidents that set off safety alerts among residents—one involving a fire in a Yishun HDB flat and another a motorcycle accident in…
SINGAPORE, November 2024 — This week has seen two separate fires in Housing and Development Board (HDB) blocks, leading to several hospitalisations. The incidents have raised concerns over fire safety,…
A startling incident in Ang Mo Kio has resulted in the arrest of two teenage boys and the evacuation of dozens following a fire that broke out on the evening…
SINGAPORE: A tragic fire on Wednesday, 13 August 2024, has left two individuals dead and four others needing hospital care at Singapore General Hospital (SGH). The Singapore Civil Defence Force…
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…
A fire broke out in a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Toa Payoh on 29 July 2024, triggering a significant response from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).…
A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Tuesday evening, 22 July 2024, at Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, where a fire tragically claimed the lives of two individuals. Fire Outbreak Details…
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has officially launched its new second-generation Marine Rescue Vessel, the Blue Dolphin, bolstering maritime emergency response capabilities on 25 June 2024. Based at the…
A fire broke out at a Housing Board block located at 20 Jalan Tenteram just before noon on Thursday, 29 May 2024, resulting in several injuries and an evacuation. Details…
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 tragic fire at a River Valley shophouse claimed the life of a 10-year-old girl and injured 21 others on 8 April 2024. The quick actions of several migrant workers,…
SINGAPORE – A contingent of 80 officers from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has crossed borders to assist with rescue efforts in earthquake-stricken Myanmar, even at the expense of…
SINGAPORE – In a swift response to the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) deployed an 80-member team under Operation Lionheart on 29 March 2024.…
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,…
SINGAPORE: Another fire has erupted at a Kranji warehouse, marking the fourth incident at the location in just seven years. The fire broke out on Wednesday, 19 February 2024, at…
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 2024, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) reported a worrying rise in fires involving Active Mobility Devices (AMDs), up by 21.8 per cent from the previous year. As the…
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…
A fire incident at a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat in Punggol on 26 January 2024 has led to one individual being hospitalised and approximately 60 residents evacuated. Details…
A senior officer from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) has been sentenced to six months in jail for endangering the life of a full-time national serviceman who tragically lost…
A worrying series of fire incidents at a Yishun executive condominium construction site has raised alarms, with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirming the fires were intentionally started. From…
On the evening of 23 November 2024, a Christmas tree on the rooftop of Design Orchard caught fire, startling shoppers and passers-by on Orchard Road. The Singapore Civil Defence Force…
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…