Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit (CDAU) - Emergency Medical Services
Use your skills to support emergency medical services as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic with the CDAU
Last updated 1 February 2026
Civil Defence Auxiliary Unit (CDAU) Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics support our regular officers in providing emergency medical services.
A CDAU volunteer will don the SCDF uniform and possess the same status and powers as SCDF regulars, and be deployed to the frontline in the fire stations. If you have relevant experience, such as working in an A&E department or private ambulance, come volunteer with us to use your skills to give back to society.
Key details
Commitment
Minimum of 2 hours per duty, at least 16 hours per month
Duty timings
During or after office hours, when there are enforcement checks
Allowance
Duty allowance of $5.20 per hour, regardless of rank
Rank and Status
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
Uniformed Role, Safety and Security
Who is eligible
You'll need to meet the following criteria:
Singapore Citizen
Aged 18 to 45 years old
Bilingual; able to converse in English and a mother tongue (Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil)
Fire Safety Manager experience and/or certification required
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified to come for an interview.
More about this scheme
What you'll do
You will work alongside with the regular officers to conduct fire safety checks.
Training
On the job training.
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.
Find out more
For more information about this volunteer scheme, see the FAQs.
Contact us
Have a question? Contact us for any enquiries:
Contact person: Ms Alicia Yang
Email: SCDF_CDAU@scdf.gov.sg
Phone: 6848 3411
Interested to volunteer?
Quotes
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)
