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The Central Fire Station

  • The Singapore Fire Brigade

    The Singapore Fire Brigade
    The Municipal Commission set up the Singapore Fire Brigade because of the previous fire that had happened at Hock Lam Street or Kling Street on 1855, which the fire spread and met at hill street.
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    History of The Central Fire Station

  • Pett, Singapore's first professional firemen.

    Pett, Singapore's first professional firemen.
    Pett, who was a Professional Firefighter from England, came to Singapore to strengthen Singapore's Fire Brigade by using better equipment, etc. He became the Singapore Fire Brigade's Superintendent at 1905.
  • A new Fire Station

    A new Fire Station
    Pett came up with an idea of building a new Fire Station, which could replace all smaller Fire Station and could also be the Headquarters of the Fire Brigade.
  • The completion of Central Fire Station

    The completion of Central Fire Station
    Central Fire Station was completed and started operating.
  • The adding of a new part

    The adding of a new part
    An adding of a new wing to the fire station to expand its space was completed in 1926.
  • Auxiliary Service set up

    Auxiliary Service set up
    An Auxiliary Fire Service was set up at the station to strengthen firefighting forces in Singapore
  • Japenese Occupation

    Japenese Occupation
    The Fire Station was painted green and was remained at service during the Japanese Occupation.
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    The Japenese Occupation

  • Japenese surrender: People go back to jobs

    Japenese surrender: People go back to jobs
    The Japenese Surrendered on Sep 12 1945 and jobs resumed back to normal. Most British Firefighters went back to England but some came back.
  • National Monument

    National Monument
    The Central Fire Station was gazetted as a National Monument in recognition of its significance to Singapore.
  • Civil Defense Heritage Gallery

    Civil Defense Heritage Gallery
    A Civil Defense Heritage Gallery was open in the Fire Station.