Order in the midst of Chaos

I went for a walking tour last month; such an exhilaration.

It was a walking tour organized by PMB ( Preservation Monument Board ) and the tour was conducted by somewhat amazing students guides from Raffles Institution. The amount of their research were very much beyond my expectation. I've enjoyed very much of it, really.

I am not going to regurgitate but capturing those moments in pictures avec captions.

Here goes...!

The Central Fire Station

Simple two tone colors of red and white but don't you think it look like blood with bandages? Or it look like bandages and blood?

This rectangular block houses the fire engines and was the extended block from main building. Well.the population boomed & more equipment were required hence storage required.

Hey look, row of fire engines inside. All ready to go and ...

and here's the petrol kiosk inside the Central Fire Station

Heard it is the oldest time keeper in the building, depuis 1909

This is the classic and it's called Dennis! I don't think he is your usual menace!

I doubt that many know there is a museum in the Central Fire Station.Yes, you got it right. A fire station where all the action are still taking place and there is a place where you walk down memory lane. Isn't that wonderful?

The museum is called the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery & open its doors to the public everyday except Monday; 10am - 5pm (including public holidays). A little tip for those coming in groups; it would be nice to give them a call in advance. Since it is the oldest fire station in Singapore, for safety and comfort - there is a headcount cap .

Here is the link to it:
http://www.scdf.gov.sg/content/scdf_internet/en/general/about-us/cd-heritage-gallery/introduction.html

What do we have here? This is the Central Fire Station's crest. See that palm tree? Swaying palm tree above the roaring lion underneath. I think the lion taking a shade and respite before braving for another "Here I am, the fire man that save the day!"

I totally agreed with this drawing, how about you? Come and pay homage to these brave men!