Fire and Rescue Officer

MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Permanent

What the role is

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.

What you will be working on

Be the source of courage, command, and control. As a SCDF Fire and Rescue Senior Officer, you will be professionally trained to take control of challenging rescue incidents, and to battle fire, chemical, biological, and radiological threats with innovative and cutting-edge technology. You will be involved in policy development and implementation to keep Singapore a safe and emergency-ready nation.
We believe in grooming our officers as leaders. Through our talent management programme, you will embark on diverse foundational postings before specialising in your unique career pathway. Mentorships, varied job exposure, and opportunities to participate in overseas missions and international learning exchanges will help nurture your strengths and prime you for real-life challenges.
Upon joining SCDF, you can look forward to securing stable full-time employment with an attractive remuneration package. Candidates can earn between $5,620 to $6,868, inclusive of monthly frontline allowances.
As a successful applicant, you will receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus (subject to eligibility) upon emplacement. You will also stand to receive benefits from a range of perks and privileges, including:

• Competitive salary range, inclusive of frontline / shift allowance

• 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

• MHA Group insurance

• Obtain a Fire Safety Manager Certification

What we are looking for

To qualify for direct entry as a Lieutenant, you must meet the following requirements:-

• A Degree in any discipline

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Male applicants must be PES B and above

• Minimum 'Pass' for IPPT
For more information, please visit the following links
SCDF Corporate Website (Career Pathway and Renumeration) -
SCDF Career Microsite (Interactive Experience on Career Journey) -

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.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) or the wider Public Service.