The SCDF"s latest in-house innovative fire fighting vehicle, the Mini Light Fire Attack Vehicle (LFAV) will be operational from 1 August 2009. With its compact design, the vehicle is able to negotiate tight spaces and traffic congestions and respond more effectively in the highly urbanised set up of Singapore.

The Mini LFAV will complement the existing fleet of SCDF Fire Fighting Appliances and needs to be operated by just two Fire and Rescue Specialists. It will be deployed as the first response vehicle for small residential fires involving rubbish chutes and discarded items.

The Mini LFAV has the following features :

Dimensions : 387 cm (L) x 170 cm (W) x 172 cm (H)
Speed limit : 150 km/h
Capacity : 1000 litres per minute at 5-7 bar pressure
Equipment : Water Mist Gun, Hoses, Breathing Apparatus Sets
and Forcible Entry Tools

The Mini LFAV will be deployed at Alexandra Fire Station and Sengkang Fire Station from 1 August 2009.

To involve the public in the launch of the vehicle, the SCDF and the National Fire and Civil Emergency Preparedness Council (NFEC) are jointly organizing a contest for the public to name the vehicle. Participants stand a chance to win the top prize of $1000 cash voucher. We are also giving away 9 consolation prizes of $200 cash voucher each. The contest will run from 1 to 31 August 2009. To participate in the contest, members of the public can log in to our website at http://www.scdf.gov.sg.

To have a closer look at the Mini LFAV, members of the public can visit Alexandra or Sengkang Fire Stations during the station open house every Saturday from 9 am to 11 am. The vehicle will also be on display at the following Emergency Preparedness (EP) Days from 9 am to 12 noon:

• Chua Chu Kang EP Day 2 August 2009
  (Sunday) Chua Chu Kang CC
  35 Teck Whye Avenue
  
  
• Jalan Besar EP Day 16 August 2009
  (Sunday) Geylang West CC
  1205 Upper Boon Keng
  
  
• Chong Pang EP Day 23 August 2009
  (Sunday) Chong Pang City Amphitheatre
  Blk 105 Yishun Ring Rd
  
  
• Buona Vista EP Day 30 August 2009
  (Sunday) Blk 4 Holland Close

The contest entry forms will be made available at these EP Days. Members of the public, especially those staying within the vicinity are encouraged to visit the EP Day event as well participate in the contest.