Central Fire Station, Singapore

Central Fire Station is a three-story red brick building with white plaster bands and a 32-meter watchtower located on Hill Street. The building continues to function as an active fire station while housing a heritage gallery inside.

The station was built in 1908 to replace temporary firefighting facilities with a permanent structure. It introduced motorized fire engines to replace the horse-drawn vehicles that had served the city before.

The Civil Defence Heritage Gallery displays vintage firefighting equipment and vehicles that show how fire services evolved in the city. Visitors can observe the progression of tools and techniques used throughout the decades.

The station is located opposite Funan shopping mall and is easily accessible by public transport from the city center. The heritage gallery is open to visitors while firefighting operations continue in the adjacent working areas.

The watchtower served as Singapore's highest observation point during the 1920s and was used for early fire detection across the entire city. This vantage point allowed firefighters to spot blazes quickly from a single elevated location.

GPS coordinates: 1.29208,103.84900

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42