Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit (CDAU) - Firefighting and Rescue

Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit (CDAU) Firefighting and Rescue officers work hand in hand with regular officers in the firefighting vocation.

The men and women of this vocation come from diverse backgrounds and occupations. You don't need previous firefighting experience to apply, as long as you are prepared to go through the part time non residential 16 week training course.

As a volunteer firefighter, you'll gain invaluable civil defence and lifesaving skills. Donning the SCDF uniform and possessing the same status and powers as SCDF regulars, you'll be deployed to the frontline in the fire stations.

Think you have what it takes? Join us!

Commitment	Duty Timings
Minimum of 2 hours per duty, at least 16 hours per month	Volunteers are able to choose your work shifts and days
Allowance	Rank and Status
Duty allowance of $4.60 per hour, regardless of rank	Your rank upon joining is Sergeant 1; Civil Defence NSmen or ex-regulars will assume their last-held rank if higher You will have the same status and powers as SCDF regulars
Home Team Department	Skills and Interest
Singapore Civil Defence Force	Uniformed Role, Lifesaving, Firefighting, Safety and Security

Commitment

Duty Timings

Minimum of 2 hours per duty, at least 16 hours per month

Volunteers are able to choose your work shifts and days

Allowance

Rank and Status

Duty allowance of $4.60 per hour, regardless of rank

Your rank upon joining is Sergeant 1; Civil Defence NSmen or ex-regulars will assume their last-held rank if higher
You will have the same status and powers as SCDF regulars

Home Team Department

Skills and Interest

Singapore Civil Defence Force

Uniformed Role, Lifesaving, Firefighting, Safety and Security

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What You'll Do

After training, you'll be posted to a fire station for duty, working alongside regular officers in firefighting and rescue.

You will need to serve a minimum of 2 hours per duty, and clock a total of at least 16 hours of duty per month.

Training

To equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to perform your duties, you will undergo a training course conducted in the evenings and on weekends.

For those new to firefighting and rescue

If you don’t have prior experience, you will need to go through a foundation firefighter course to equip you with the needed skills.

Training	Schedule
CDAU Firefighter Course Build a strong foundation in firefighting skills and rescue techniques You must pass all modules in the course	Training is conducted at the Civil Defence Academy at Jalan Bahar. Training sessions are held 3 times a week over 16 weeks on: Tuesday and Thursday (7pm to 10pm) Saturday (8.30am to 1pm)

Training

Schedule

CDAU Firefighter Course

Build a strong foundation in firefighting skills and rescue techniques
You must pass all modules in the course

Training is conducted at the Civil Defence Academy at Jalan Bahar.

Training sessions are held 3 times a week over 16 weeks on:

Tuesday and Thursday (7pm to 10pm)
Saturday (8.30am to 1pm)

For those with experience

You will go through a refresher course if you have firefighting and rescue experience in one of these roles:

Auxiliary Firefighter
Auxiliary Fire & Rescue Section Commander
Auxiliary Fire & Rescue Deputy Rota Commander
Auxiliary Fire & Rescue Rota Commander

Training	Schedule
Fire & Rescue Refresher Course at CDA Refresh your knowledge and skills on hydrant operations, firefighting, using the Breathing Apparatus, USAR and Hazmat	Held over 2 weeks (12 hours) on Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 10 pm

Training

Schedule

Fire & Rescue Refresher Course at CDA

Refresh your knowledge and skills on hydrant operations, firefighting, using the Breathing Apparatus, USAR and Hazmat

Held over 2 weeks (12 hours) on Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 10 pm

Benefits and Recognition

Our philosophy of involvement includes giving you the necessary orientation, opportunities for personal development, as well as awards and recognition for good service.

We will also organize bonding and enrichment to encourage interaction with regular officers and with other volunteers outside of your duty hours.

As a CDAU officer, you will also have group insurance coverage while on CDAU duty.

Learn More About Awards and Recognition

Joining CDAU has allowed me to equip myself with specialized knowledge and skills, as well as the opportunity to contribute back to my community.

SGT 2 (V) John Joel Seow

Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit

I take pride in working with the regular officers, PNSFs, PNSmen and civilian staff to maintain law and order, and to keep Singapore safe. I also enjoy interacting with members of the public during our patrols and roadshows. I feel I am part of a larger family and this keeps inspiring me to do my best.

ASP (V) Seah Ching San, Paul

Volunteer Special Constabulary and Honorary Officer, National Police Cadet Corps

There's a place for everyone and as a volunteer, we can help reintegrate ex-offenders back into society by spreading messages of second chances.

Jenap M. Said

Yellow Ribbon Project

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Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit (CDAU) - Firefighting and Rescue

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