A Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) full-time national serviceman has died.

His death was announced by SCDF on May 14.

The deceased is Corporal Kok Yuen Chin.

Here are the details that were shared about the incident:

• CPL Kok was found unconscious at the bottom of the pump well of Tuas View Fire Station at 9.20pm on May 13, 2018.
• A pump well is a water reservoir used for training and testing fire engine pumps.
• CPL Kok was celebrating his impending ORD (Operationally Ready Date) soon. As part of a celebration with his squad mates, he got into the pump well.
• He did not resurface, despite attempts by other SCDF personnel to retrieve him.
• The well was drained of water and he was pulled out.
• A paramedic administered CPR, and then used an automated external defibrillator.
• CPL Kok was brought to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital by ambulance, where he was later pronounced dead.

You can read the statement in full in the post below:

Police investigation and COI

The SCDF also shared that the police are conducting investigations into what happened, and whether anyone is criminally-responsible for the incident.

Based on preliminary investigations, the police arrested two regular SCDF personnel on May 14, 2018.

A Committee of Inquiry will also be convened, and the full details will be made public, "in due course".

The SCDF has extended its deepest condolences to CPL Kok's family, and stated that it was providing all necessary assistance to the family.

This follows another COI that has been convened after the death of another NSF, Corporal First Class Dave Lee, during training on April 18.

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Ragging

In November 2008, a video emerged showing a firefighter being subject to "ragging" or "hazing" treatment at a fire station.

The SCDF said it did not condone such acts and took a serious view of the matter, taking disciplinary action against those involved.

In its press release and Facebook post related to CPL Kok's death, the SCDF said that the mishap arose as a result of activities that it has "prohibited".

It added that there was a whistle-blowing programme in place to help "identify irresponsible behaviour", and that it will conduct briefings in all fire stations and bases and check if similar incidents have recently occurred.

Top image from SCDF's Facebook page