The Civil Defense Heritage Center in Singapore is home to one of the countrys best kept collections detailing the development of the Singapore Civil Defense Force from the 19th century to the modern-day era. The civil defense force of Singapore provides emergency rescue services such as fire fighting, search and rescue operations and disaster-relief services as well as ambulance services throughout Singapore. The building which is the location of Singapores oldest firehouse, namely the Singapore-Central Fire Station, also has a watch tower which aids in its emergency efforts. Originally the colonial building was built in 1908 and development costs were more than 64,000 Singapore dollars. The prestigious building was declared a national monument in 1998.
The main aim of the Civil Defense Heritage Center is two-fold. Its primary purpose is to be an establishment which preserves the development of the Singapore Civil Defense Force and showcase its celebrated history. The other underlying purpose is to raise public awareness on the Singapore Civil Defense Forces efforts in providing emergency rescue services. The center has free admission for the public and is open on all days except Monday. Tours of the tower can be taken which need to be booked in advance.
One of the most interesting displays is the fire fighting development section of the gallery. This display shows the development in fire fighting technology through the years via its custom-built interactive action stations which provides visitors with a close view of how fire fighters and emergency rescue personnel work in dire situations and the perils they face. In addition there is a public education corner which aims to educate visitors on how to face and react to various emergency situations with the essential information being made available to you. Therefore it is of utmost importance to make a stop at this counter when you tour the gallery for your safety and the betterment of your knowledge. People who wish to know more about how to handle times of crisis could learn about survival skills and emergency procedures required. The gallery also contains exhibits on major fire accidents in the country of which the infamous Bukit Ho Swee fire prompted authorities to build public housing schemes with safer measures.
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