Nearest Fire Station To Preschool Orchard Road

The Central Fire Station, which is also known as the Hill Street Fire Station

, is Singapores oldest surviving fire station and it is also the nearest available fire station to childcare centers in Orchard Road. Completed in 1909, the distinctive red-and-white brick building was recognized as a national monument by the Preservation of Monuments Board on 18 December 1998. Still an active station, it also houses the Civil Defense Heritage Gallery, which showcases the firefighting history of Singapore. The gallery was opened to the public in 2001.

Just a quick summary of the nearby police station for kids from childcare Orchard Road: Singapore did not have a proper fire brigade up till the late 1800s; the early brigades consisted of volunteers, convicts, policemen and soldiers. In 1888, the Municipal Commission finally took over and set up the Singapore Fire Brigade. The first purpose-built station, the Cross Street Fire Station, was completed in January 1891 and became the brigades main station. Lacking in trained firemen and modern firefighting equipment, the Singapore Fire Brigade soon proved inadequate and it was not until the arrival of Superintendent Montague William Pett that significant changes were made. Pett came from England in 1904 and was Singapores first professional firefighter. He managed to obtain funds from the government and oversaw the construction of the station, ensuring that it had proper facilities and provisions. Steel bricks and iron were specially imported from Britain, and the new station was completed in 1909. After Singapore fell to the Japanese, 8 professional firefighters from the Singapore Fire Brigade and 27 of the auxiliary force personnel were allowed to stay, while the rest of the British officers were interned at Changi Prison. The remaining firefighting forces continued to carry out their duties throughout the Japanese Occupation. After the war, the interned British firefighters returned to England, but some eventually came back to Singapore to resume their work at the Central Fire Station. The station was granted national monument status in 1998 in recognition of its significance in Singapore history.

The fire station is an engaging field trip for kids from preschool Orchard Road because of the sights and sounds they will experience when they walk through the door. Preschoolers can meet firefighters, learn basic fire safety rules and even sit behind the wheel of a real fire engine. By teaching the children at kindergarten Orchard Road concepts such as Stop, Drop, and Roll, and other fire safety tips, we give the children a sense of empowerment and safety in a sometimes, unpredictable world.

Surely, teaching fire safety to young children in a non-threatening way is one of the most important things we, as educators and parents can do. Firefighters hold a powerful charm for many children at nursery Orchard Road. A trip to a local fire station can therefore be both exciting and educational.

If your child is not yet enrolled in any of the Childcare Center in Orchard Road such as Mindchamp Orchard Road and Montessori Orchard Road, you can visit www.preschoolknowledge.com.

by: Larry Tan

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