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| Published: 03 Aug 2012 10:48AM (Singapore) |
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| Mr S Iswaran, Second Minister for Home Affairs, visits SCDF HQ |
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| In honour of rescue and recovery efforts at the East Village Hotel Fire and the Downtown Line (DTL) Bugis scaffolding collapse incident, a private appreciation reception was held on 27 July 2012, where Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry, Mr S Iswaran caught up with the fire-fighters and rescuers and commended them on a job well done.
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- SCDF Personnel involved in East Village Hotel Fire and Downtown Line Scaffolding Collapse interacting before the arrival of Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade and Industry Mr S Iswaran. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - Second Home Affairs Minister, Mr S Iswaran, addressing SCDF officers involved in both incidents. In his speech, he thanked them for their conviction, courage and strong sense of mission. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - Upon hearing that the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) personnel refused medical leave despite their injuries and wanted to carry on with their duties, SCDF Commissioner Eric Yap (left) said, “I am definitely very proud of how disciplined an organisation we are. Despite their condition, they still think of their colleagues. It is a good feeling, the camaraderie they have built over the years.” PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - SCDF Chief-of-Staff, Senior Assistant Commissioner (SAC) Jackson Lim, (left), Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr S Iswaran (centre) and SCDF Commissioner Eric Yap (right) discussing the difficulties SCDF personnel faced in both incidents. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - Second Minister for Home Affairs, Mr S Iswaran asking SCDF personnel about their experiences and the challenges they faced during their operations. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - Second Home Affairs Minister, Mr S Iswaran listening to SCDF frontline Commanders on the difficulties they faced and the areas that can be improved. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - Second Home Affairs Minister, Mr S Iswaran with Lieutenant-Colonel (LTC) Kadir Maideen bin Mohamed, SCDF 2nd Division Commander, discussing how to improve future operations. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - Changi Fire Station Commander, Major (MAJ) Chong Wei, 38, sharing his thoughts on the informal chats with Second Home Affairs Minister, Mr S Iswaran with Home Team News reporters. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - Their strong camaraderie clearly evident, members of SCDF’s elite Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) are seen breaking fast together during Second Home Affairs Minister, Mr S Iswaran's visit. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
 - “On behalf of the government, I would like to thank you for the hardwork. Keep it up,” said Second Home Affairs Minister, Mr S Iswaran, to the SCDF personnel involved in fire-fighting and rescue operations for the East Village Hotel Fire and Downtown Line scaffolding collapse incident. PHOTO: Matthew Wong
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