Who is the head of SCDF?
Who is the head of SCDF?
COMR Eric Yap Wee Teck
Leadership
| Appointment | Rank and office holder |
|---|---|
| Commissioner SCDF | COMR Eric Yap Wee Teck |
| Deputy Commissioner (Strategy & Corporate Services) | SAC Teong How Hwa |
| Deputy Commissioner (Operations & Resilience) | SAC Daniel Seet Siew Teck |
| Deputy Commissioner (Future Technology & Public Safety) | SAC Ling Young Ern |
What is SCDF and Ncdcc?
Civil Defence is one of the current six pillars of Total Defence; it refers to the protection of the Singapore people by the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). NCDCC is a component of the Home Team Cadet Corps Initiative.
Is SCDF under MHA?
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. 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).
What does Singapore Civil Defence force do?
The Singapore Civil Defence (SCDF) provides firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services and hazardous materials mitigation. It also formulates, implements and enforces regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters.
When was Ncdcc established?
2005
National Civil Defence Cadet Corps/Founded
The National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) was formed in 2005 and the creation of this Uniformed Group was in response to the need for the young leaders of tomorrow to have a firm pillar and grounding in Total Defence.
When was SCDF founded?
November 6, 1982
Singapore Civil Defence Force/Founded
What are the ranks of NCC?
Equivalent Ranks in Senior Division NCC
| Army wing | Naval Wing | Air wing |
|---|---|---|
| Cadet Under Officer | Junior Cadet Caption | Cadet Under Officer |
| Company Quarter Master Sergeant | Petty Officer Sergeant Major | Warrant Officer |
| Sergeant | Leader | Cadet Sergeant |
| Corporal | Cadet Class I | Corporal |
Why is there a siren going off in Singapore?
The Public Warning System is a network of civil defense sirens installed by the Singapore Civil Defence Force on over 2,000 strategic points in Singapore to warn Singaporeans of impending dangers, air raids and atomic bomb blasts.
Who controls civil Defence?
Civil Defence training is conducted by the State Governments/UT Administrations in three tiers, i.e. at the Local/Town/district level, State level and National level.
What does Ncdcc stand for?
National Civil Defence Cadet Corps (NCDCC) is a National Uniformed Group under the purview of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Singapore Civil Defence Force.
What is operations Lionheart?
The SCDF maintains a dedicated 79-man standby contingent round-the-clock codenamed Operation Lionheart where its core function is to provide urban search and rescue and/or humanitarian relief assistance to countries afflicted by major disasters.
What is ano of NCC?
1. General. Schools and colleges having NCC troops/platoons/companies which are under the command of a Teacher/Lecturer, who has got formal NCC training and is known as an Associate NCC Officer (ANO). In schools, a Troop Commander is a teacher who teaches in that school.
What is the difference between Singapore Civil Defence Force and police force?
“Singapore Civil Defence Force” means the Singapore Civil Defence Force established under the Civil Defence Act (Cap. 42); “Singapore Police Force” means the Singapore Police Force established under the Police Force Act (Cap. 235). 3. The Home Team Corps is established by this Act, which consists of — the National Civil Defence Cadet Corps.
What is the difference between Singapore Police Force and home team Corps?
“Singapore Police Force” means the Singapore Police Force established under the Police Force Act (Cap. 235). 3. The Home Team Corps is established by this Act, which consists of — the National Civil Defence Cadet Corps. 4.— (1) The Home Team Corps consists of such numbers of officers and cadets as the Minister may from time to time determine.
How does it feel to be the Commandant General of Homeguard?
Being the Commandant General of Homeguard and Civil Defence Service Department, i feel proud and honoured to lead this department. Hoemguard and Civil Defence Services main motto is “Selfless Service” and our department is doing great effort to acheive this motto.
