SCDF – THE LIFE-SAVING FORCE
We are an elite team of emergency response professionals from the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and Emergency Medical Service (EMS), dedicated to saving lives and protecting property. Join our family as we strive to safeguard and make a difference in the lives of our citizens, both in peacetime and during emergencies.
SCDF Fire and Rescue Specialist (Direct-Entry Sergeant)
MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Permanent/Contract
What the role is
What you will be working on
Be the source of courage and compassion. As a Fire and Rescue Specialist (FRS) with the SCDF, you'll be trained to become a motivated leader skilled in fire prevention, response, and investigation, as well as emergency rescue. You'll also be equipped with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) skills. After foundational postings, exciting opportunities for further specialisation (e.g. Disaster Assistance Response Team, Hazardous Material Specialist, Marine Specialist) and skills upgrades across a myriad of career pathways await you.
As you progress in your career, you can expect to take up higher appointments such as Fire Station Deputy ROTA Commander or Fire & Rescue Instructor. Good performing FRS can look forward to accelerated advancement opportunities, with the potential for direct promotion to the rank of lieutenant and beyond.
Upon joining SCDF, you will secure stable full-time employment with an attractive remuneration package. Candidates can earn between $2,450 and $3,550, inclusive of monthly frontline allowances.
As a successful applicant, you will receive a $30,000 sign-on bonus (subject to eligibility) upon emplacement. You will also stand to receive benefits from a range of perks and privileges, including:
• Annual increment
• Performance bonus
• 14 to 18 days’ vacation leave (inclusive of other leave types)
• Medical and Dental Subsidies
• Employee welfare benefits
• Learning and Development subsidy
• Strategic Payment Scheme
• Invest Retirement Package
• MHA Group insurance
• Obtain a Fire Safety Manager Certification
• Obtain an Emergency Medical Technician Certification
• Obtain Class 3, 4 and/or 5 Driving Licenses
What we are looking for
- Minimum GCE A-Level, Higher NITEC, Diploma from Polytechnic, IB, NUS High School, NAFA, LASELLE, ITE (except Culinary Arts)
- Male applicants must be PES A or B
- Minimum pass standard for IPPT
- Full Colour Vision
- For Pre-enlistees, there will be a 5-year Minimum Term of Engagement (MTE) bond in lieu of the National Service’s obligation.
For more information, please visit the following:
SCDF Corporate Website (Career Pathway and Renumeration) - https://www.scdf.gov.sg
SCDF Career Microsite (Interactive Experience on Career Journey) - scdfcareers.sg
About MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The main role of SCDF is to provide fire-fighting, rescue and emergency ambulance services; mitigating hazardous materials incidents, as well as formulate, implement and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters.
In 1982, the National Civil Defence Plan was launched which spearheaded the emergency preparedness for the nation. With the enactment of the Civil Defence Act in 1986, the SCDF was established as an independent organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In the same year, the Hotel New World collapse paved the way for joint operations between the SCDF and Singapore Fire Service (SFS). Due to the similarity in roles and functions, the SCDF and SFS were formally integrated on 15 April 1989.
Over the years, the SCDF has improved its life saving operations through innovations and programmes to enhance her fire-fighting, rescue capabilities and public education plans. The Light Fire Attack Vehicle (The Red Rhino) and Tracked Fire-Fighting Vehicle are some of the customized solutions which the force has developed to increase its operational capabilities. The SCDF also actively engages the local community through its wide-ranging public educational programmes and community-based activities to enhance the resilience and emergency preparedness of the civilian population.
Today, the Force is recognised by the population as a professional body of well-trained officers and men geared to respond to all types of life-threatening emergencies round-the-clock. An operationally ready SCDF, working hand-in-hand with a prepared and resilient population, helps to ensure that the nation is capable of handling any untoward eventualities.