Join the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) - The Life-Saving Force


We are a team of elite emergency response professionals from the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and the Emergency Medical Service (EMS), that are dedicated to saving lives and protecting property. Join us to be part of a family that strives to safeguard and make a difference in the lives of our citizens, in both peacetime and emergency.


Lifesaving. It's Life Changing!


What the Role Is


Be the source of courage and compassion. As a Fire and Rescue Specialist (FRS) with the SCDF, you will be trained to be a motivated leader skilled in fire prevention, fire response, fire investigation, emergency rescue and equipped with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) skills. Opportunities for further specialisation (e.g. Disaster Assistance Response Team, Hazardous Material Specialist, Marine Specialist) and skills upgrade across a myriad of career pathways will also be available after foundational postings.


As you progress in your career, you can expect to take up higher appointments such as Fire Station Deputy ROTA Commander, Fire & Rescue Instructor, etc. Good performing FRS can also look forward to accelerated advancement opportunities, where they can be directly promoted to the rank of lieutenant and beyond.


Upon joining SCDF, you can look forward to securing stable full-time employment with an enticing remuneration package. Candidates can stand to earn between $2,450 to $3,550 , inclusive of monthly frontline allowances.


What We Are Looking For

• Minimum educational qualifications: GCE A-Level, Higher NITEC, Diploma from Polytechnic, IB, NUS High School, NAFA, LASALLE, ITE (excluding Culinary Arts)
• Full colour vision
• Male applicants must be PES B and above.
• Minimum pass standard for IPPT (conducted annually)
For Pre-enlistees, there will be a 5-year Minimum Term of Engagement (MTE) bond in lieu of the National Service’s obligation.

Sign On Bonus


As a successful applicant, you will receive a $30,000 sign-on bonus (subject to eligibility) upon emplacement.


As valued members of SCDF, employees stand to benefit from a range of perks and privileges, including:

• Annual increments
• Performance bonuses
• 14 to 18 days’ vacation leave (inclusive of other leave types)
• Medical and Dental Subsidies
• Employee welfare benefits
• Yearly $700 learning and development subsidies to better support MHA’s officers’ professional and personal growth, health and well-being.
• Strategic Payment Scheme e.g. cash payouts of three months (Lieutenant and below) quantum upon reaching their 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 25 years in service.
• Invest Retirement Package - A contribution equivalent to 7.75% of your gross salary will be credited monthly into your retirement account
• Group insurance
• Obtain a Fire Safety Manager Certification
• Obtain an Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Obtain Class 3, 4 and/or 5 Driving Licenses

For more information, please visit the following links


SCDF Corporate Website (Career Pathway and Renumeration) - https://www.scdf.gov.sg
SCDF Career Microsite (Interactive Experience on Career Journey) - scdfcareers.sg