SCDF

[Rescue995 - Racing Against Time for the Rescue] In a complex rescue operation involving a heavy vehicle, firefighters and paramedics from Paya Lebar Fire Station and Changi Fire Station worked alongside rescuers from the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) to free a trapped driver safely and swiftly. 🔗: https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/about-scdf/media-room/our-stories/storyarticledetail/racing-against-time-for-the-rescue

[EMS CommUNITY Fest 2026]  🚑 Be a lifesaver!  Join us at our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) CommUNITY Fest 2026 to meet our EMS personnel, learn essential lifesaving skills, and view our latest emergency vehicles.   Curious about a career in EMS? Drop by our booths to find out more about the profession and education pathways. There’ll be plenty of fun for the little ones too, with activities and games for all to enjoy!   📍 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟲 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🕘 𝟵𝗮𝗺 - 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺    Don’t miss out on a morning of fun, learning, and lifesaving action. See you there! 👋

[Island-wide Public Testing of SG Alert] At 12pm later today (10 May), SCDF will conduct island-wide testing for the SG Alert mass emergency alert system. All Singtel users with phones that are running on the latest Apple or Google Android operating system (iOS 26.4 or OS 12, with the latest Google Play system update) will receive the SG Alert message. The alert will appear as a pop-up notification with the header ‘SG Alert’, accompanied by an alert tone and vibration pattern — bypassing devices’ “Do Not Disturb” or silent mode settings. Please do not be alarmed. For more information about the SG Alert, do visit go.gov.sg/sgalert.

[Happy Mother's Day from SCDF 💐] On this very special day, we honour and celebrate not only the mothers in SCDF, but also all the amazing mothers out there. Thank you for shaping our lives with your love, wisdom, and unwavering support. Sending our heartfelt hugs and gratitude to every mother! ❤️

[Fire @ Block 153, Simei Street 1] On 8 May 2026 at about 4:40pm, SCDF was alerted to a fire at the abovementioned location. Upon arrival, the living room of a unit on the second floor was on fire. The fire was extinguished by firefighters with a water jet. The entire living room was damaged by the fire. The rest of the unit was also affected by heat and smoke damage. Three persons had evacuated from the affected unit before SCDF’s arrival. About 10 persons were evacuated by Police and SCDF from the block as a precaution. A person from a neighbouring unit was assessed by a paramedic for smoke inhalation and conveyed to Singapore General Hospital. Preliminary findings indicate that the fire had likely originated from a power bank that was charging in the living room. To prevent such fires, the public is reminded not to leave batteries or devices charging unattended for an extended period of time, or leave it charging overnight.

[SCDF Workplan Seminar 2026 and e-Annual Report FY25/26] The SCDF Workplan Seminar 2026 was held at HQ SCDF and Civil Defence Academy earlier today (8 May). Themed “Evolving for the Future: A Force for 2030”, this year’s seminar reflects on our key milestones and achievements over the past year, and charts the way ahead as we continue to transform and innovate towards a future-ready force. From every response to every milestone, we remain Prepared, Even for the Unexpected, for a safer tomorrow. Discover more in our in-house video production and e-Annual Report FY25/26 at https://www.scdf.gov.sg/home/about-scdf/media-room/publications

[Operationalisation and Islandwide Testing of SG Alert on 10 May] In April 2026, SCDF announced the implementation of SG Alert, a mass emergency alert system that broadcasts time-sensitive emergency alerts to all mobile devices islandwide or within specific geographical zones. This system will be rolled out in phases, beginning with public testing for Singtel network users. At 𝟭𝟮𝗽𝗺 on 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, SCDF will conduct island-wide testing of SG Alert for Singtel users. Mobile phones will need to be updated with the latest Apple or Google Android operating system (iOS 26.4 or OS 12, with the latest Google Play system update) to receive the alert. No internet connection, application download or account registration is required. Users will receive a pop-up notification with the header ‘SG Alert’, accompanied by an alert tone and a vibration pattern. The alert will also bypass the phone’s “Do Not Disturb” or silent mode settings. For more information about the SG Alert, please visit go.gov.sg/sgalert.

𝗦𝗖𝗗𝗙 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 1.⁠ ⁠The SCDF is aware of the concerns raised in relation to the demise of a toddler due to drowning on 9 June 2024. Our thoughts are with the family. We accept the Coroner’s findings in respect of the incident and would like to address the concerns. 𝗦𝗖𝗗𝗙’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 2.⁠ ⁠On 9 June 2024 at about 1.15pm, SCDF was alerted to the incident. An ambulance was immediately dispatched and arrived at the incident location within eight minutes.   3.⁠ ⁠Upon arrival, the ambulance crew, comprising a paramedic and two emergency medical technicians, found that the toddler had no pulse and was not breathing. They immediately commenced resuscitation efforts which included cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway management. The toddler was subsequently conveyed to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH). Throughout the conveyance, the ambulance crew continued to perform medical interventions until the toddler was handed over to KTPH.

[Fire @ Block 14, Joo Seng Road] On 4 May 2026 at about 9:40pm, SCDF was alerted to a fire at the abovementioned location. Upon arrival, fire was seen raging inside a unit on the 18th floor. The fire, which engulfed the whole unit, was extinguished by firefighters with two water jets. Three persons had evacuated from the affected unit before SCDF’s arrival. Eight persons were assessed for smoke inhalation and conveyed to Singapore General Hospital (SGH). During the firefighting operation, two firefighters felt unwell. They were conveyed to SGH as a precaution. Damping down operations are ongoing. Preliminary findings indicate that the fire could have been intentionally started. *Update: Both firefighters were discharged from Singapore General Hospital on the next day (5 May) and are currently resting at home.

[International Firefighters’ Day 2026] On 4 May 2026, as International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed worldwide, we take a moment to honour the sacrifices and quiet strength of firefighters and emergency medical services personnel worldwide. This morning, our SCDF frontline personnel gathered in solidarity and held a minute of silence in remembrance of our fallen comrades, within SCDF and across the world. To mark this day, red and blue IFFD ribbons were donned by the frontliners, a symbolic representation of respect and solidarity. Together, these two colours are widely recognised to represent the emergency services and main elements that firefighters work with - red for fire and blue for water. To every officer who continues to answer the call for help with courage and care, thank you. Your enduring commitment to safeguarding our communities and environment does not go unnoticed. #InternationalFirefightersDay #TheLifeSavingForce

[Six Individuals Saved Man from Drowning at SAFRA Jurong] On 3 February 2026, at about 7:28pm, Mr Jonathan Chow, an on-duty lifeguard at SAFRA Jurong, dived into the pool to rescue a motionless man. Mr Chow brought the man to the poolside and commenced cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as he was not breathing. Mr Chow was joined by Ms Ho Ting Fang and Mr Chan Zihang Wesley, both part-time lifeguards. Mr Whey Zhen Hui, who was swimming nearby, also stepped in to assist. Two other Community First Responders, Mr S M Sadman Rayan and Mr Rohit Tiwari also rendered assistance after being alerted to the incident through the SCDF myResponder app. Together, the group conducted CPR on the man and used an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Two shocks from the AED were administered to the man. Upon SCDF’s arrival, the man was successfully resuscitated and conveyed to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. The swift actions and teamwork of the six individuals saved a life. On 25 April 2026, they were presented with the SCDF Community Lifesaver Award at the West Coast – Jurong West Cluster Community Resilience Day. The awards were presented by Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Education, and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, and AC Quah Chee Onn Dennis, Commander, 4th SCDF Division. You too can make a difference. Be part of #ANationofLifesavers by downloading and signing up as a Community First Responder via the myResponder app at go.gov.sg/myresponder! #CommunityFirstResponder #WhatsYourRole From L to R: Mr Desmond Lee, Minister for Education, and Minister-in-Charge of Social Services Integration, Mr Chan Zihang Wesley, Mr Jonathan Chow, Ms Ho Ting Fang, Mr Whey Zhen Hui, Mr Rohit Tiwari, Mr S M Sadman Rayan, AC Quah Chee Onn Dennis, Commander, 4th SCDF Division.

[Rescue995 - Steering Through Singapore’s Waters to Save Lives] Whenever there are emergencies in Singapore’s waters, WO1 Daniel Bin Idris and his team of Marine Specialists are always ready to save lives. Follow his story of self discovery and growth with the SCDF Marine Division, as he mentors his young colleagues and learns new skills to stay ahead of the constantly evolving challenges of maritime operations. Read more through the link in our bio.