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A March for the Nation

Despite the evolving pandemic situation, this year’s National Day Parade (NDP) brought together Singaporeans from all walks of life to celebrate Singapore’s 56th year of independence.

WO1 Mohamed Shafiee bin Jamin waiting in line with other SCDF officers for his turn to receive the vaccination.

Front-liners Who Took the Shot Expressed Confidence in the New Vaccine

On 11 January 2021, over 1,000 SCDF officers involved in front-line healthcare operations received their Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccination at the Temporary Medical Centre set-up at HQ SCDF. Prior to the vaccination, these officers were screened for their eligibility, based on their medical history and pre-existing medical conditions. They received their second dose on 1 February 2021. Rescue 995 engaged Paramedic WO1 Mohamed Shafiee bin Jamin and Emergency Medical Technician SGT3 Muhammad Aerzam bin Abdullah on their experience for being one of the first few SCDF officers to be vaccinated.

CPT Saifulbahri holding the award in his hand

SCDF’s Convenor for Sepak Takraw Wants to Keep the Sport’s Tradition Alive

Meet CPT Saifulbahri Bin Mohd Idris, a training management officer at SCDF 1st Division HQ and one of the recipients of the Home Team Sports and Recreation Association (HTSRA) Merit Award 2020. This award acknowledges CPT Saifulbahri’s outstanding contribution as a Sports Convenor of SCDF’s Sepak Takraw. Under CPT Saifulbahri’s guidance, SCDF’s Sepak Takraw team emerged as champions and runners-up for several tournaments in 2019 and in the early part of 2020 before the start of Covid-19 Circuit Breaker.

Recipient of the ‘NS Man of the Year’ Award Shares His Take on Leadership

MAJ (NS) Rozaiman Rosidi, 37 years of age, started his National Service in 2005 in the Singapore Armed Forces before he was posted to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). In SCDF, MAJ (NS) Rozaiman completed a 9-month Basic Officers’ Course (BOC), and was subsequently posted to the Special Rescue Battalion (SRB) as a Platoon Commander.

Meet the SCDF Commander Behind the Maritime Sailpast

For the first time since our nation’s independence, the National Day Parade (NDP) was held virtually across the island, as the nation unites in our fight against COVID-19. One of the highlights of this year’s NDP was the Maritime Sailpast where the Life Saving Force showcased three of its marine firefighting vessels. Two of these vessels, the Heavy Fire Vessel (Red Sailfish) and the Heavy Rescue Vessel (Red Manta), were commissioned on 20 August last year, marking a giant leap in our operational capability in maritime firefighting.

Appreciating SCDF Frontline Personnel During This Time of Crisis

Mr Amrin Amin, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Home Affairs and Health, during his visit to SCDF’s Operations Centre and Paya Lebar Fire Station on 12 February 2020, thanked SCDF personnel for stepping up and rising to the call to serve Singapore in this time of crisis. These included those screening passengers at the airport, swabbing those placed under quarantine, and conveying suspected cases to hospitals.

Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance interacted with the SCDF personnel who have been deployed at the frontline since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Standing United with SCDF Frontline Personnel to Overcome COVID-19 Crisis

On 16 February 2020, Mr Heng Swee Keat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance visited Kallang Fire Station, where he met and interacted with about 30 regular officers and Full-time National Servicemen. The group of officers comprised of personnel from SCDF’s Operations Centre, Emergency Medical Services, Special Rescue Unit, 2nd SCDF Division and the swabbing teams involved in the operations at government quarantine facilities.

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Civil Defence Shelter Opens at Woodlands MRT Station

On 11 January 2020, SCDF organised an exclusive guided tour of the MRT Civil Defence (CD) Shelter at Woodlands MRT Station. The event was graced by Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport. The event was graced by Mr Khaw Boon Wan, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Minister for Transport.

Cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the 10th year anniversary of the station

Celebrating a Decade of Service for the SCDF

On 4th January 2020, Banyan Fire Station held its 10th year anniversary which coincided with its official operationalisation date exactly a decade ago. The event commemorates past contributions of the pioneer batches of Banyan Fire Station personnel, as well as to celebrate the current achievements of the present serving personnel.

SCDF HQ Visit to Temasek Polytechnic to Foster Collaborative Ties

On 5 February 2020, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) hosted a team of officers from SCDF HQ at three of the school’s faculties, namely, the School of Design: Digital Film & Television, School of Business: Communications & Media Management, and School of Informatics & IT: Serious Games Hub. The visit provided an opportunity for CCD to foster a collaborative partnership with TP, and to have a good overview of TP’s course curriculums and teaching methodology.