Firefighters at the new Jurong Fire Station have a new slide to travel speedily from the fourth to the first floor.

New fire station location

The station officially opened on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017.

It is the first fire station in Singapore to be equipped with a slide. It replaces the traditional fireman’s pole.

“This firefighters’ slide will further enhance the safety of the personnel without compromising the speed of response to emergency calls,” said the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF).

The fire station relocated to 22 Jurong West Street 26.

The previous premises at Boon Lay Drive was home to the firefighters for more than 40 years.

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More people living and working in Jurong

The bigger and improved facility is equipped with the new Fire Medical Vehicle, which integrates firefighting, rescue and medical capabilities.

The new fire station is anticipation of more people expected to work and live in the Jurong area. This is given the development of the Jurong Lake District and the Lakeside Industrial Estate.

SCDF said the new station will ensure that firefighters continue to deliver “prompt and effective emergency services in the area”.