The Central Fire Station is the oldest existing fire station in Singapore, and is located at Hill Street in the Museum Planning Area, Singapore's central business district.The Civil Defence Heritage Gallery housed in Central Fire Station showcases the history of firefighting in Singapore. Visitors to the heritage gallery can learn about the civil defence's progression in Singapore through the years, with displays of antique fire engines and other firefighting equipment.
History:
In 1905, planning for Central Fire Station began under the supervision of the Fire Brigade superintendent, Montague Pett. The station was completed in 1908. Central Fire Station had four portable water pumps. After handing over the fire service to Pett, the Fire Brigade has consistently grown and improved. It became so invaluable that during the Japanese Occupation, the Japanese retained British firemen in their jobs, who were thus spared death.The Central Fire Station was gazetted as a national monument on 18 December 1998.
Directions:
One can take the MRT to Dhoby Ghaut. Then cross the road to Funan Centre and cross again to reach the Central Fire station. Click on the link below to see a map
Map for Central Fire Station
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