Migrant Workers Honoured for Heroic Rescue during River Valley Fire Incident
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,…
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SCDF Heroes Sacrifice Hari Raya to Aid Myanmar Earthquake Relief
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 SCDF Deploys Operation Lionheart to Aid Myanmar Earthquake Victims
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.…
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,…
Kranji Warehouse Blaze Under Investigation by NEA and SCDF
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…
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.…
2024 Sees Surge in Fires Involving Active Mobility Devices in Singapore
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…
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…
Fire at Punggol HDB Flat: 60 Evacuated, One Hospitalised
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…
SCDF Officer Sentenced for Negligence in Firefighter Death: Muhammad Kamil Mohamed Yasin
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…
Singapore Police Investigate Suspected Arson at Yishun Executive Condo Site
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…
Christmas Tree Fire at Design Orchard: SCDF Responds Quickly
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…
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…