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30/10/2026

[Highlights from SIDEX-ACDR 2026 in conjunction with FiSAC]

The 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 & 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 - 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗫-𝗔𝗖𝗗𝗥) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 in conjunction with the 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗙𝗶𝗦𝗔𝗖) was held over the past 3 days at Singapore EXPO.

The joint event laid the foundations for the future of fire safety, disaster risk reduction and emergency response management through insightful presentations, thought-provoking discussions and innovative workshops led by distinguished local and international experts.

Also held concurrently with SIDEX-ACDR and FiSAC was the SCDF Parade. This annual event is an opportunity for SCDF officers to reaffirm the dedication of all SCDF officers, and honours the valuable contributions of those who have contributed to SCDF’s lifesaving mission, including community partners and volunteers.

Thank you to all our partners and participants for their support in making SIDEX-ACDR in conjunction with FiSAC a success! Catch all the highlights from the past three days here ⬇️

21/10/2026

We are just 7 days away from the start of the Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo - Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (SIDEX-ACDR) 2026 in conjunction with the Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC)!

Taking place from 28 to 30 October 2026 at Singapore EXPO Hall 3, the event will bring together fire, rescue, emergency medical services, disaster management and emergency response professionals to discuss innovative approaches to advancing fire safety, disaster and emergency response management. Participants can look forward to:

🎤 Presentations by distinguished local and international speakers on fire safety and disaster and emergency response management

👨‍💻 Half-day workshops conducted by professional fire safety organisations in Singapore

🚒 Local and international exhibitors displaying advanced technologies and services in disaster management and emergency response

See you soon at SIDEX-ACDR 2026 in conjunction with FiSAC!

08/10/2026

[Training of Community Emergency and Engagement Committee Volunteers at SCDF HQ]

On Tuesday evening (6 Oct), National Fire And Emergency Preparedness Council - NFEC and SCDF organised a training session at SCDF HQ for Community Emergency and Engagement Committee (C2E) volunteers, as part of the Better Awareness, Safer Homes (BASH) campaign.

Launched last year by the NFEC, SCDF and People's Association, BASH aims to enhance fire safety awareness and encourage residents to take ownership of fire safety within homes and in common public spaces.

The training session enhanced the C2E volunteers’ knowledge and skills in identifying fire hazards, which they use to conduct block surveys and report fire safety violations via the OneService app.

About 100 C2E volunteers attended the training session, where they learnt about residential fire statistics, fire safety guidelines and common fire hazards. Representatives from the Land Transport Authority – We Keep Your World Moving were also invited to share about non-compliant Active Mobility Devices. The session ended with a Q&A segment where SCDF and LTA officers addressed queries from the volunteers.

SCDF and NFEC would like to thank PA, LTA and C2E volunteers for their support. We will continue to work closely with our partners and volunteers to ensure a fire-safe community for all.

08/10/2026

Up to 28 CPD points will be awarded for attendance at the upcoming FiSAC conference and workshop.

Register now via sidex.sg!

28/09/2026

[29 days to SIDEX-ACDR 2026 in conjunction with FiSAC]

Only 29 days to go before the start of the Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo - Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (SIDEX-ACDR) 2026 in conjunction with the Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC)!

Organised by COSEM Safety & Security Services Pte Ltd in partnership with National Fire And Emergency Preparedness Council - NFEC and the Asian Disaster Reduction Center, with SCDF as the strategic partner, the three-day event is poised to be the premier platform for fire, rescue, emergency medical services, disaster management and emergency response professionals. Participants can look forward to:

🎤 Presentations by 22 distinguished local and international speakers on emerging fire risks, digital transformation in fire safety, the future of fire safety, and disaster and emergency management

👨‍💻 3 half-day workshops conducted by A-CERTS (Association of Company Emergency Response Teams), FSMAS (Fire Safety Managers’ Association Singapore) and IFES (Institution of Fire Engineers Singapore)

🚒 Diverse range of local and international exhibitors displaying advanced technologies and services in disaster management and emergency response

💼 Professional accreditation points awarded for attendance at the FiSAC conference and workshop

SIDEX-ACDR 2026 in conjunction with FiSAC will be happening from 28 to 30 October 2026 at Singapore EXPO Hall 3.

Register now via sidex.sg.

28/09/2026

The top three causes of residential fires in Singapore are:

🍳 Unattended cooking
🔌 Electrical faults
🕯️ Unattended lighted materials

Let’s all stay fire-safe to create a safer home and community for all.

More useful information on fire safety can be found in the Civil Defence Emergency Handbook at go.gov.sg/scdfcdeh.

24/09/2026

[Introducing FiSAC 2026 Keynote Speaker 2 - Chief Trisha Wolford]

We are pleased to introduce the second keynote speaker for the upcoming Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC) 2026 — Chief Trisha Wolford!

Chief Wolford is the Fire Chief of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in Maryland, USA. Bringing with her decades of experience in law enforcement, firefighting and paramedicine, Chief Wolford is responsible for over 2,500 staff and volunteers in one the largest combination fire departments in the country. She is also the President and Board Chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, as well as President of the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association.

Chief Wolford’s keynote address will examine the complex and interconnected risks faced by metropolitan communities, and how metropolitan fire and emergency service leaders are advancing disaster resilience to create safer and more sustainable futures. She will also share on data-informed risk assessment, consensus-based codes and standards, resilient land-use and building practices, coordinated crisis planning and emerging technologies to strengthen community preparedness and response.

FiSAC 2026 will be happening alongside the Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo - Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (SIDEX-ACDR) 2026 from 28 to 30 October 2026 at Singapore Expo Hall 3.

Register now via sidex.sg or fisac.com.sg. We look forward to seeing you there!

17/09/2026

[Introducing FiSAC 2026 Keynote Speaker 1 - Professor Guillermo Rein]

We are pleased to introduce the first keynote speaker for the upcoming Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC) 2026 — Professor Guillermo Rein!

Professor Guillermo Rein is a Professor of Fire Science at the Imperial College London, where he leads research on wildfires, battery fires, urban fire safety and fire dynamics. His work combines fundamental engineering with real world applications to advance fire safety, resilience and emergency response. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the research journal Fire Technology, and is a Fellow of the Combustion Institute.

Professor Rein’s keynote address will delve into the future of fire safety through emerging risks such as battery fires and tall timber buildings, as well as advancements in technology such as artificial intelligence, digital twins and advanced data analytics. He will examine the confluence of science, engineering and innovation and how the three fields must evolve together to deliver safer and more resilient communities.

FiSAC 2026 will be happening alongside the Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo - Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (SIDEX-ACDR) 2026 from 28 to 30 October 2026 at Singapore Expo Hall 3.

Register now via sidex.sg or fisac.com.sg. We look forward to seeing you there!

11/09/2026

[Sounding of SCDF’s Island-wide Public Warning System]

The "Important Message" signal will be sounded on 15 September 2026 at 6:20pm through the Public Warning System (PWS) sirens and smartphones with the SGSecure mobile app installed.

Members of the public connected to the Singtel network will also receive an SG Alert on their mobile phones. During an emergency, SG Alert complements the PWS by quickly alerting the public and providing information on actions to take.

For more info on PWS and SG Alert, visit go.gov.sg/pws.

04/09/2026

[NFEC Mass Fire Evacuation Drill 2026]

Yesterday (3 Sep), the NFEC Mass Fire Evacuation Drill (MFED) was held at Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital @ Potong Pasir. This marks the start of a month-long campaign to promote fire safety and emergency preparedness in commercial and industrial premises.

Organised by the NFEC and supported by the Singapore Civil Defence Force, more than 110,000 participants from over 450 premises will be conducting the MFEDs at their respective premises throughout September.

The fire evacuation drill commenced with a simulated fire scenario involving a fire at one of the wards. The hospital’s Company Emergency Response Team (CERT) provided the first response before the arrival of SCDF. The CERT continued to work with SCDF to extinguish the fire and also ensured the safe evacuation of all staff and residents.

These MFEDs play a crucial role in validating emergency response plans and evacuation procedures, including creating awareness and familiarising participants with what to do during an emergency. The NFEC would like to thank all participants for their support in this drill, and we look forward to continue working together to elevate fire safety and emergency preparedness standards in Singapore.

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