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Precision in every move

Hi, I am Lance Corporal (LCP) Tan Eng Kiat, Nasser, currently serving my National Service as a Transport Operator with the Corporate Services Hub (East) at HQ SCDF.

Lifesavers in our community

“Call 995...” Those were the last words Mr Subhan said to his caregiver before he collapsed from a cardiac arrest.

Bearing fruits of friendship - the HQ SCDF Gardening Club

Nestled at Level 5 of HQ SCDF is a community garden where 15 SCDF staff come together to grow, harvest, and share their produce. Meet the HQ SCDF Gardening Club!

Life on the line – the reassuring voices of the SCDF Operations Centre Specialists

“Hello 995, what’s your emergency?” For callers who may be experiencing the most traumatic day in their lives, the calm and reassuring voices of SCDF’s Operations Centre Specialists on the other end of the line bring them hope in their hour of need.

Rescue995 Photo Story — Joint Exercise @ Singapore Flyer

Rescue995's latest photo story captures the key moments of SCDF's joint exercise at the Singapore Flyer. Through the captivating visuals, experience the intensity and teamwork of SCDF's DART rescuers as they navigated this height rescue exercise!

Together, As One United People: SCDF at the National Day Parade 2024

As our nation celebrated its 59th birthday on 9th August 2024, Rescue995 is pleased to share a recap of SCDF’s participation in the National Day Parade (NDP) 2024.

Diving into DART's water rescue capability

Have you ever thought about how you should react, if you ever encounter someone struggling in the water? Lieutenant (LTA) Muhd Tashirin, a Rescue Rota Commander from SCDF's Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) shares more about DART's water rescue capability and gives some tips on how we can help victims, without placing ourselves in danger.

Retired but still an SCDF Officer at Heart

Soon after retirement, MAJ (Ret) Teo Chun Hian rediscovered his passion for art. Rescue995 recently caught up with him and had a first-hand view of his artworks, including paintings of several fire stations.

“We will see it through!” – the IRNAP Certification Journey of 11 Rescue Unit and 11 Medical Unit

11 Rescue Unit and 11 Medical Unit (11 RU/MU) went through numerous challenges to attain their IRNAP certification in May 2024. Rescue995 recaps the unit's certification journey and interviews the Unit Commander of 11MU, LTC (NS) (Dr) Goh Seo Kiat, to understand why he extended his National Service voluntarily, to complete the IRNAP certification with his unit.

Protecting us from Dusk till Dawn

While our city sleeps, our dedicated SCDF frontliners remain vigilant and ready for action at a moment’s notice. In this feature story, Rescue995 caught up with a firefighter and a paramedic, as they shared some insights of the challenges and memorable moments during their night shift tour of duty.