Civil Defence
Civil Defence provides for the safety and basic needs of the population on the home-front so that life may go on as normally as possible during emergencies. It involves training, with the help of the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the civilian population in rescue work, evacuation, first-aid and damage control. Civil Defence aims to produce a civilian population familiar with procedures for survival and protection, and with arrangements for relief services and emergency supply of critical items like blood, water and food. The knowledge and assurance that loved ones are cared for will fortify the morale of our citizen-soldiers in military training or fighting at the front-line.
What it means?
Knowing what to do during civil emergencies
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) recruits and trains civil defence volunteers in first aid, rescue and evacuation procedures, and shelter management. The SCDF also conducts talks and exercises to familiarise the public with basic first aid, the nearest bomb shelters and emergency arrangements like relief supply of critical items such as blood, water and food. Participating in such exercises helps us be prepared. When we know what to do, we can help to save life and property and ensure that life goes on as normally as possible in times of crisis.
Being vigilant and alert at all times
The threat of global terrorism will be long drawn. While much has been done to make Singapore a hard target, the government security agencies cannot be everywhere. Singaporeans can help by being on the lookout for anything suspicious.
What it means?
Knowing what to do during civil emergencies
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) recruits and trains civil defence volunteers in first aid, rescue and evacuation procedures, and shelter management. The SCDF also conducts talks and exercises to familiarise the public with basic first aid, the nearest bomb shelters and emergency arrangements like relief supply of critical items such as blood, water and food. Participating in such exercises helps us be prepared. When we know what to do, we can help to save life and property and ensure that life goes on as normally as possible in times of crisis.
Being vigilant and alert at all times
The threat of global terrorism will be long drawn. While much has been done to make Singapore a hard target, the government security agencies cannot be everywhere. Singaporeans can help by being on the lookout for anything suspicious.
A note from Jeffrey;
You can be a Civil Defence volunteer too! Currently, SCDF has trained more than 60, 000 residents as Civil Defence (CD) volunteers. Of these, 7000 residents continue to participate in Civil Defence activities as active volunteers.
To become a CD Volunteer, you must be:
- either a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- at least 14 years old
- in good health(if in doubt, you should consult a doctor)
- either a Singaporean or Permanent Resident
- at least 14 years old
- in good health(if in doubt, you should consult a doctor)
For more information, you can visit the website at http://www.scdf.gov.sg/Community_and_CD_Volunteers/cd_volunteers.html
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