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Civil Defence Heritage Gallery at 62 Hill Street combines museum exhibits with Singapore's oldest working fire station. Retired officers lead tours filled with real-life stories, antique fire engines, and hands-on emergency education.
I came here to celebrate the contribution of my friend's grandfather, John Angus, who was an important part of the Singapore Fire Brigade's history. I was greeted with warmth and shown around by two kind and friendly managers there. It ended up turning into a 40 minute conversation about duty, values, and the public good. The museum is child friendly and informative, but more importantly I consider it to be a memorial to the sacrifice of those who place the safety of others before their own. Very touching and moving. Long live Singapore, and those who selflessly serve.
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"The facilitators â retired officers â will be assigned to be with you to give a memorable and insightful tour as they share real-life and vivid stories." â eetzart. Reviewers describe the gallery as a hidden gem that holds far more history than most locals realise.
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Evan Rainey
a month ago
âI came here to celebrate the contribution of my friend's grandfather, John Angus, who was an important part of the Singapore Fire Brigade's history. I was greeted with warmth and shown around by two kind and friendly managers there. It ended up turning into a 40 minute conversation about duty, values, and the public good. The museum is child friendly and informative, but more importantly I consider it to be a memorial to the sacrifice of those who place the safety of others before their own. Very touching and moving. Long live Singapore, and those who selflessly serve.â
Yellow Bear
a year ago
âFree admission. Interesting place for adults and kids to learn about civil defence in Singapore. Those who love antique fire engines etc will love this place. Salute to all fire fighters and life savers from the past, present and future. ** The staff in the gallery were very warm and friendly, especially the man at the entrance. Keep up the good work. 18/09/24.â
V K
7 months ago
âInteresting, full of new and useful knowledge place, successfully combining Museum and emergencies education centre with the oldest fire station in Singapore that is still functioning. Very well done Singapore - a lot to see,,a lot to try, a lot to learn!â
eetzart
7 months ago
âA place that holds so much history, not even locals know about. The facilitators, which are retired officers, will be assigned to be with you to give you a memorable and insightful tour as they share real-life and vivid stories.â
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Overview
Housed in a heritage fire station on Hill Street, the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery is free to enter and covers the history of Singapore's emergency services through antique fire engines, civil defence exhibits, and an emergency education centre. Retired SCDF officers serve as guides, sharing vivid first-hand accounts that bring the displays to life.
