in the force — scdf
Connecting with the Force
NS KAHs join Crisis Volunteers at workshop for updates on SCDF developments and operations The three-wheeler Fire Bike, also known as the Red Scorpion, is the latest addition to the SCDF’s firefighting arsenal.
LTC Alvin Tan, Head Ops 2nd CD Division, shares insights on the fire rescue operations at East Village Hotel on 16 July 2012.
words LCP (NSF) HUANG LIHAO, NS PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT, SCDF
The workshop was a great opportunity for the participants to find out more about what’s happening in the SCDF.
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n 1 November 2012, SCDF Key Appointment Holders and Responsibility Appointment Holders joined the Crisis Volunteers for the first time to learn about what’s happening in the SCDF. The “Connected and Connecting with SCDF 2012” workshop was a great opportunity for the NSmen to share their experience in SCDF operations and events, and to catch up with one another over the buffet reception that was held prior to the workshop. First on the podium was AC Chong Hoi Hung, Senior Director (Corporate Services), who updated the participants on the latest developments and new units formed in the SCDF, such as the Civil Defence Marine Command. The SCDF has plans to design and build more marine vessels to augment its capabilities and deploy NS personnel in marine operations. The NSmen also learnt about
SCDF rescuers search for bodies in wet cement at the Bugis scaffold collapse incident.
the three-wheeler Fire Bike (also known as the Red Scorpion) – the latest firefighting tool in the SCDF. Next up was LTC Alvin Tan, Head Ops 2nd CD Division, who shared his experience at the fire rescue operations at East Village Hotel. This was followed by LTA Huang Rong Sheng, a ROTA Commander from Central Fire Station, who recounted how his team extracted the bodies of two workers buried in wet cement at the Bugis scaffold collapse incident. Both operations serve as good case studies due to their challenging nature. The workshop ended with an update on upcoming changes to the Crisis Volunteer Scheme. “The presentation showcased the achievements that the SCDF has worked so hard to accomplish,” said participant MAJ (NS) Raizan Abdul Razak. “I am proud to be a part of this organisation.”