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  • SCDF: 10 Rescued From Warehouse Fire In Ubi Road

    SCDF: 10 Rescued From Warehouse Fire In Ubi Road

    SCDF was alerted to a fire at 3019 Ubi Road 1 at 5:34pm. Upon SCDF’s arrival, the fire was raging at a ground floor corner warehouse unit and the unit directly above it. These units were part of a four-storey factory block.

    SCDF firefighters, wearing breathing apparatus equipment had to battle thick black smoke which was billowing from the warehouse. The smoke also enshrouded the entire block resulting in poor visibility and this required the firefighters to exercise extreme caution in carrying out the firefighting as well as search and rescue operations.

    SCDF firefighters rescued 9 adults and an infant from the block, including a man who was trapped in a cargo lift. Of the 9 adults, 1 female was conveyed to Changi General Hospital for smoke inhalation. SCDF also conveyed 1 firefighter to Changi General Hospital for heat exhaustion.

    SCDF has brought the fire under control and is currently working with 5 water jets and 1 Unmanned Firefighting Machine.

    UPDATE:

    The fire has been extinguished at approximately 8.30pm this evening. SCDF firefighters are still at the fire scene conducting damping down operations (applying water to cool the burnt surfaces) with 2 water jets and 1 Unmanned Firefighting Machine. Investigation by the SCDF into the cause of fire is also currently in progress.

     

    Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force

  • SCDF (NS) Officer: Leaders Need To Inspire Men, Ensure Their Well-Being

    SCDF (NS) Officer: Leaders Need To Inspire Men, Ensure Their Well-Being

    As an NS officer in the SCDF, I am not embarrassed to say that men from my unit were not the cream of the crop. Many of NSFs had family problems, children, pregnant girlfriends and financial problems. They were nevertheless my men. When they came with their problems, I made them mine. I may reprimand them but I also ensured they got out of trouble and never fall again. They must understand the gravity of their actions and at the same time learn of other alternatives to their life choices. If they deliberately fail to comply, they must understand that there are consequences. They may dread my lectures on life decisions after morning CA drills but I would regret not sharing if anything would happen to them. Likewise when they perform, they are recognised and rewarded.

    As leaders it is our duty to inspire our men and ensure their well being is uplifted. They are not just equipment or vehicles that can be managed and left alone. They are humans with needs, motivations and ambitions.

    In return, I only hope that they become better men than they were before and better than me. In fact, I believe they helped me more than I probably have done for them. Thanks guys.

    Officers and enciks, show your men that you are human too – have empathy and compassion. You are not just puppets of bureaucratic systems. Just because you are in one does not mean the same should apply to the way you lead ypur men. Let them see that you are trying your best to make their short 2 years here as fulfilling as possible. They will understand that you have a job to do too.

    I understand it is not easy trying to meet the expectations of our superiors who sometimes do not bother to understand the men. I for one cannot live with this hipocrasy. Officers who try their best always seen as never doing enough. I’m disappointed that they let two of my excellent unit commanders go. Be brave and be the first one to break the ripple that has been haunting the men all their lives and be their window of escape. Feel privileged that God has led them to you so that you may impart your knowledge and experience unto them.

    After I ORD, my men would call me, instead of their current officers, for advice and help. I am glad that in their difficult situations they can at the very least reach me and not take easy way out. One of my man’s parents texted me during Hari Raya a few years back thanking me for taking care of her son DESPITE sending him to dentention barracks. So yes, it is possible.

    At the same time, sometimes men can also be mischievious and malicious. We cannot save all of them nor can we believe every story we hear. After I left, it was sad to hear that some of my men went AWOL. I tried reaching out to them but we can only do so much. So as officers, we must also be aware and identify the men at risk.

    We are a life saving force and it has to first begin with us and our men.

     

    Source: Muhammad Fahmi Hussaini

  • SCDF: Saddened By Death Of PTE Shek Salmin, Ready To Assist His Family

    SCDF: Saddened By Death Of PTE Shek Salmin, Ready To Assist His Family

    We refer to the online posting in the Hardwarezone forum “NSF commit suicide after being charged”.

    The SCDF is saddened by the demise of PTE Shek Salmin Bin Murad and extends our condolences to his family. PTE Shek was a Full-time National Serviceman (NSF) at 1st SCDF Division HQ. Personnel from the Division, led by the Division Commander, attended his funeral yesterday.

    The SCDF stands ready to render assistance to the family members during this difficult time. The Division Commander met the family members to offer our support to them during this time of bereavement.

    All uniformed personnel in SCDF including NSFs are subjected to the Civil Defence Act which stipulates our Code of Conduct and decorum. Anyone who is subjected to formal disciplinary proceedings will appear before an appointed disciplinary officer. The officer will review the case, including taking into consideration mitigating factors, before imposing disciplinary actions. In doing so, the officer is guided by established disciplinary guidelines.

    Any personnel who is encountering personal problem or in distress is encouraged to approach his/her immediate supervisor or Head of Unit. There are also other available avenues for such individual, which include a 24-hour counselling helpline and face-to-face engagement with counsellors.

     

    Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force

  • SCDF Encik Not Understanding Over Family Matters, NSF Commits Suicide From Stress

    SCDF Encik Not Understanding Over Family Matters, NSF Commits Suicide From Stress

    This is my best friend Shek Salmin whom passed away today because of my Encik SSG Tan Teck Beng from 1st Division SCDF. He has tried to explain himself to thisEncik multiple times that he have been going through alot of family issues and thisencik deliberately chose not to understand his situation and charged him for coming to camp late.

    Shek has always told us about how worried he was if anything happens to him and no one would be able to takecare of his grandmother. He is very old and forgetful and also has poor vision. Shek tried to explain to his encik many times that he will not be able to come camp on time due to family issues but the encik always choose to ignore everything he had to say to explain himself. Encik Tan proceeded to charge him which led him to Detention Barracks (DB) for four days just for being late to camp for 2 hours.. The encik wasn’t willing to listen to his explanation and straight away charged him.

    A week or two after he was released from DB, he was late for camp again and this very Encik still choose to not let him explain himself and charged him again. Shek was supposed to get charged today 17 August 2015. He committed suicide today morning at around 1am.

    Is this what they mean by if you have any issues you can talk to them and they will definitely try to HELP you cause everyone is equal? What is this supposed to mean? Is this everyone gonna see and let this issue slip away like that? If you have read this post till here I thank you for your time. It only take another second to share this post.

    Also remember that in the future people from your family are going to serve the nation soon. Don’t let this happen to anyone of them. My condolences to my dear friend’s family. Below is the last conversation between Shek Salmin and his friend before he committed suicide. Do go and take a look at his wall and view his post.

    Source: www.allsingaporestuff.com

  • 23 SCDF Officers Face Varying Punishment For Wrecking Dorm

    23 SCDF Officers Face Varying Punishment For Wrecking Dorm

    Nine regulars and 14 National Service full-time (NSF) officers will face varying punishments for their involvement in an incident where Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers were captured in two video clips thrashing a dormitory.

    In a media release today (June 26), the SCDF said its investigations showed that these officers were attending a Section Commander course when they were found to be misbehaving and damaging property in a dormitory at the Civil Defence Academy on April 24.

    The two short video clips, which attracted much criticism from members of the public after they were widely circulated on social media, show a trashed dormitory where SCDF personnel sporting close-cropped hair were flouting rules, such as smoking.

    According to the SCDF, the nine regulars, which are facing Civil Service disciplinary actions, are liable for punishments ranging from letter of warning to dismissal, depending on their extent of involvement in the incident.

    The 14 NSFs, who have been charged under the Civil Defence Act, are liable for punishments ranging from a fine to detention and demotion.

    Another five SCDF regular officers with supervisory roles in the course “are facing disciplinary actions with a view to letters of warning or advice”, it added.

    The SCDF said it deeply regrets the misconduct of its officers and takes a very serious view of it.

    “Such behaviour does not reflect the culture and discipline expected of all SCDF officers. We expect all SCDF officers, whether regular officers, NSFs or NSmen, to demonstrate exemplary personal and professional conduct in line with our core values of Pride and Care,” it said.

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com