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New marine fire post in Punggol Northshore to improve emergency response times in East Johor Strait

(From left) AC Ryan Ong, Commander Marine Division, SCDF; DPM Gan Kim Yong, Eric Yap, Commissioner, SCDF, Mr David Chua, Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Council, viewing a model of  SCDF's new Punggol Marine Fire Post on Jan 16.
(From left) AC Ryan Ong, Commander Marine Division, SCDF; DPM Gan Kim Yong, Eric Yap, Commissioner, SCDF, Mr David Chua, Chief Executive Officer, National Youth Council, viewing a model of  SCDF's new Punggol Marine Fire Post on Jan 16.

SBS Transit bus drivers to be recognised by SCDF for putting out car fire in Ang Mo Kio

The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the fire was extinguished before firefighters arrived on scene.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said the fire was extinguished before firefighters arrived on scene.

Man arrested for drink driving after accidents in Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Batok

A 25-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving and police investigations are ongoing.
A 25-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving and police investigations are ongoing.

Three taken to hospital after 8-vehicle pile-up on AYE

The accident occurred along the AYE, after Tuas Checkpoint, blocking one of three lanes.
The accident occurred along the AYE, after Tuas Checkpoint, blocking one of three lanes.

Almost 2 minutes saved for each emergency trip to hospital under SCDF traffic priority system

The traffic priority system gives SCDF ambulances priority at traffic lights, so they have a "green light" path to hospitals.
The traffic priority system gives SCDF ambulances priority at traffic lights, so they have a "green light" path to hospitals.

4 taken to hospital after fire likely caused by PMA in Tampines HDB flat

The fire, involving contents of a living room, was extinguished with one water jet.
The fire, involving contents of a living room, was extinguished with one water jet.

Firefighter taken to hospital for heat exhaustion, 100 people evacuated after blaze in Tampines

The Singapore Civil Defence Force said no one was inside the unit at the time of the fire.
The Singapore Civil Defence Force said no one was inside the unit at the time of the fire.

Fire breaks out in rubbish container in Geylang; no reported injuries

The fire is believed to have been sparked by a cigarette butt that someone hda thrown into the skip bin, reported Lianhe Zaobao.
The fire is believed to have been sparked by a cigarette butt that someone hda thrown into the skip bin, reported Lianhe Zaobao.

Cabby and passenger taken to hospital after PIE accident causes ComfortDelGro taxi to overturn

A taxi driver and his passenger were taken to hospital after an accident on the PIE on Jan 8.
A taxi driver and his passenger were taken to hospital after an accident on the PIE on Jan 8.

One taken to hospital, 30 evacuated after fire breaks out at Sungei Kadut industrial building

A production area on the second floor of the four-storey industrial building was on fire when SCDF officers arrived.
A production area on the second floor of the four-storey industrial building was on fire when SCDF officers arrived.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.