National Fire And Emergency Preparedness Council - NFEC

18/08/2026

[Introducing FiSAC 2026 Keynote Speakers]

We are excited to announce the keynote speakers for the upcoming Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC) 2026!

Professor Guillermo Rein is a Professor of Fire Science at Imperial College London, whose research specialties include battery fires, urban fire safety and fire dynamics. On Day 1 of the conference, he will be speaking on adapting to evolving risks and challenges in the fire safety landscape.

Chief Trisha Wolford is the President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), and Fire Chief of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department in Maryland. On Day 2 of the conference, she will be speaking on building disaster-resilient futures in an era of complex and evolving hazards.

The event will also feature a special presentation by Senior Assistant Commissioner Ryan Ong of the SCDF, who will be sharing his insights on lithium battery risks from an emergency response and regulatory perspective.

FiSAC 2026 will be held alongside the Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo - Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (SIDEX-ACDR), from 28 to 30 October at Singapore Expo Hall 3.

Register now via sidex.sg or fisac.com.sg. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

SIDEX Singapore

14/08/2026

[NFEC Fire Safety Seminar 2026]

The annual NFEC Fire Safety Seminar was held at the Singapore Expo yesterday (13 Aug). DC Daniel Seet, Deputy Commissioner (Future Technology & Public Safety), SCDF, graced the seminar as the Guest of Honour.

Organised by the NFEC with support from the Singapore Civil Defence Force, the seminar is a platform for participants to gain valuable insights into fire safety best practices, emergency response and crisis management strategies. The event was attended by over 1200 members from the fire safety community such as industry experts, fire safety managers and workplace safety and health officers.

Themed “From Incidents to Innovation: Transforming Fire Safety in High-Risk Systems”, this year’s seminar underlined the importance of using insights from past incidents to shape meaningful transformation in fire safety. Six speakers from various professional agencies and institutions were invited to share their expertise on the latest fire safety developments and trends.

The NFEC would like to thank all participants for your strong support! We look forward to strengthening our partnership as we work together to build a fire-safe and emergency-prepared Singapore. 🤝

13/08/2026

[Stay Fire Safe this Seventh Month]

Today marks the start of the Lunar Seventh Month or Hungry Ghost Festival.

Do exercise caution when conducting activities like the burning of joss sticks and incense papers. Here are some fire safety tips to observe during this period.

Remember, fire safety is our collective responsibility!

11/08/2026

[Register now for FiSAC 2026]

Only 2 months left to the Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC) 2026!

This year’s FiSAC will be held alongside the Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo - Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (SIDEX-ACDR), from 28-30 October at Singapore Expo Hall 3. Attendees can look forward to a two-day conference on emerging fire risks, digital transformation in fire safety and the future of fire safety, as well as half-day workshops on fire-safety related topics.

❗Discounted rates are available for members from A-CERTS, FSMAS and IFE. Professional accreditation points will also be awarded for attendance at the FiSAC conference and workshop.

Swipe through the post below for more details. Register for FiSAC 2026 today via sidex.sg.

31/07/2026

[NFEC’s 40th Annual General Meeting]

The NFEC held its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday (30 July) at the Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview. The meeting was presided by the four NFEC Office Bearers - Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Executive Director and Honorary Treasurer.

The meeting started with a welcome address by Mr Markham Shaw, Chairman NFEC, followed by a short video montage on the NFEC’s key events and achievements over the past work year.

During the meeting, a Letter of Appreciation was presented to outgoing member Mr Zee Chung Wei for 26 years of dedicated service to the NFEC. Newly appointed members were also welcomed into the NFEC family. Mr Alan Loh, former Chairman NFEC, also graced the event and delivered a speech reflecting on the NFEC’s journey in the past few decades.

A big thank you to everyone who made this year's AGM a great success! We look forward to working with our new committee members to promote fire safety and emergency preparedness in Singapore.

20/07/2026

[Sign up for FiSAC 2026 workshops by A-CERTS, FSMAS and IFE]

On the third day of FiSAC 2026, three half-day workshops will be conducted by professional fire safety organisations in Singapore — Association of Company Emergency Response Teams (Singapore) [A-CERTS], Fire Safety Managers Association Singapore (FSMAS) and Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE). These workshops will cover various fire safety-related topics, from CERT operational readiness to fire safety for rail and e-mobility devices.

The three workshops will be held concurrently on 30 October, in separate rooms at Singapore Expo. Participants may register for any one workshop based on their professional role and interest.

Professional accreditation points will be awarded for participation in the FiSAC conference and workshop — visit fisac.com.sg for more details.

SIDEX Singapore

15/06/2026

Registration for the Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC) 2026 has officially begun!

This year, alongside the Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo - Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (SIDEX-ACDR), FiSAC 2026 will be held from 28 - 30 October at Singapore EXPO Hall 3.

Under the theme “Rationalisation. Responsiveness. Resilience. Integrating Fire Safety with Hazard Management”, FiSAC 2026 will be structured around three key focus areas: Emerging Fire Risks, Digital Transformation in Fire Safety & Response, and the Future of Fire Safety & Sustainable Eco Design.

The two-day conference will feature thought leadership sessions, bringing together industry experts, regulators, and practitioners to share insights, exchange perspectives, and discuss innovative approaches to advancing fire safety and hazard management. Participants of FiSAC 2026 can look forward to presentations by 14 local and international industry experts on emerging fire risks, digital transformation in fire safety and the future of fire safety. Participants can also sign up for an interactive half-day workshop for in-depth discussions on various fire safety related topics.

Register now at sidex.sg or fisac.com.sg.

Registration for the upcoming FiSAC and SIDEX Conferences and Workshop is officially OPEN!

These conferences and workshops provide a platform for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and advance global resilience and disaster management strategies.
A range of pass options is available to suit different areas of interest, with exclusive discounted rates offered to members of ACERTS, IFE, and FSMAS.

Participants will earn Professional Accreditation Points while gaining valuable insights and fresh perspectives from international experts. Details on accreditation points can be found on the official websites.

Secure your place today and be at the forefront of elevating disaster preparedness. Register now at sidex.sg or fisac.com.sg.

Be part of SIDEX-ACDR 2026
28 – 30 October 2026
Singapore EXPO, Hall 3

08/06/2026

Applications for the Fire Safety Design Awards (FSDA) 2026 are now open! 🏆

The FSDA recognises individuals, organisations and project teams who have achieved a high standard of fire safety design in building projects in Singapore. Professionals, developers, building owners and project teams are invited to apply for the respective Building Project and Individual categories. Applications will close on 30 June 2026.

Submit your applications via the links below:
•⁠ ⁠For Building Projects: https://go.gov.sg/fsda2026
•⁠ ⁠For Individuals: https://go.gov.sg/fsda2026qp

Outstanding individuals and building projects will be presented with the awards at the Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC) 2026 on 28 October 2026. More details on the event will be shared closer to the date.

Swipe below for more information! You may also refer to the FSDA participation manual at the following link: https://fisac.com.sg/programme/fire-safety-design-awards/.

For further queries, please contact the FSDA Secretariat at [email protected].

28/05/2026

[Stay tuned to register for FiSAC 2026]

, the Fire Safety Asia Conference (FiSAC) is back! This year, alongside The Singapore-International Disaster & Emergency Management Expo - Asian Conference on Disaster Reduction (SIDEX-ACDR), FiSAC 2026 will be held from 28 - 30 October at Singapore EXPO Hall 3.

SIDEX-ACDR in conjunction with FiSAC is poised to be the Premier Platform for Fire, Rescue, Disaster Reduction, Management, and Emergency Response Professionals. The event will offer a unique platform to exchange expertise, foster collaboration, and fortify exhibitors’ brands with esteemed professionals in the field of disaster management and emergency response.

FiSAC 2026, under the theme “Rationalisation. Responsiveness. Resilience. Integrating Fire Safety with Hazard Management”, will feature talks by industry experts on emerging fire risks, digital transformation in fire safety and the future of fire safety. Participants can also look forward to interactive workshops on fire safety conducted by professional fire safety associations.

Registration for FiSAC 2026 will begin soon — keep a look out for more details!

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SIDEX Singapore

10/05/2026

[Island-wide Public Testing of SG Alert]

At 12pm later today (10 May), SCDF will conduct island-wide testing for the SG Alert mass emergency alert system.

All Singtel users with phones that are running on the latest Apple or Google Android operating system (iOS 26.4 or OS 12, with the latest Google Play system update) will receive the SG Alert message. The alert will appear as a pop-up notification with the header ‘SG Alert’, accompanied by an alert tone and vibration pattern — bypassing devices’ “Do Not Disturb” or silent mode settings.

Please do not be alarmed. For more information about the SG Alert, do visit go.gov.sg/sgalert.