Oldest Fire Station In Singapore

The Central Fire Station is the oldest fire station still operating in Singapore, and is located at Hill Street. The Central Fire Station serves the area around the vicinity mainly the Central Business District and Chinatown. The station also currently houses the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery, the official museum of the Singapore Civil Defence Force. Back in the 1800s Singapore did not have a proper fire station and everyone was a volunteer there. Not until 1900s when until the arrival of Superintendent Montague William Pett that significant changes were made and improved on. He was the first professional firefighter in Singapore. Pett trained the fire fighters, improved the facilities and equipment. 
 In today’s time, the fire station is now a national monument in recognition of its contribution and significance to Singapore’s history! It even survived WW2. I like walking by the area because it makes me feels like I’m in London. And on Saturdays some of the larger fire stations in Singapore including The Central fire station has open houses for visitors to learn more about it’s history in Saturdays. #localhistory