SCDF comprises its Headquarters, the Fire Safety and Shelter Department, a Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART), four civil defence divisions and 14 fire stations. Its major peacetime role is to provide emergency services, namely fire-fighting, rescue and ambulance services.

At the gallery, there are customised interactive stations which invite the pupils to experience what fire fighters and rescuers undergo in an operation. The gallerys public education corner will provide you and your family with all the necessary information on how to handle emergencies. There is a tour of the past which includes the latest fire fighting and rescue technology used by the SCDF.

Embark on a tour of the past at the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery, and also learn about the latest fire fighting and rescue technology developed and used by the SCDF. Customised interactive stations invite you for a close-up experience of what fire fighters and rescuers undergo in an operation. Look out for the gallery's public education corner, which will provide you and your family with all necessary information on how to handle emergencies.

In addition, SCDF builds up and maintains its operational capability and readiness, strives to increase public awareness and participation in civil defence activities, and promotes fire safety.

The mission of the SCDF is to protect and save lives and property for a safe and secure Singapore.