Scdf Officer Passed Away

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Aug 3, 2024, 11:21:03 AM8/3/24

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Monday morning witnessed a solemn ceremonial funeral for SCDF officer Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin, who tragically perished battling a ship fire on 16 May. The Last Post bugle call marked his farewell, signifying the end of his duty, followed by a poignant minute of silence.

SINGAPORE: On Monday morning (20 May), a ceremonial funeral was held for Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer Captain Kenneth Tay Xue Qin, who tragically passed away while fighting a fire on a ship last week.

In its statement, SCDF expressed its enduring commitment to remembering and honouring the memory of their fallen comrade who exemplified selflessness by putting his life before others in service of the nation.

He then became a Public Education Officer. Expressing interest in marine firefighting, he completed the Marine Firefighting Specialist Course in May 2022 and was posted as a Marine Rota Commander in January 2023.

SCDF emphasized the crucial role of Rota Commanders in emergency response, highlighting the rigorous training all frontline officers undergo at the Civil Defence Academy and Home Team Tactical Centre.