A 20-year-old Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) full-time national serviceman (NSF) died on Sunday (6 Sept) after being found unconscious at Marina Bay Fire Station.
He was on duty at the time of the incident, an SCDF spokesperson told MS News.
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In response to queries from MS News, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said it received a call for assistance at 8.15am on 6 Sept.
The location was 70 Marina View — the address of Marina Bay Fire Station.
A 20-year-old man was sent to the hospital in an unconscious state. He subsequently passed away there.
No foul play is suspected, based on preliminary investigations.
Further police investigations are ongoing.
SCDF identified the deceased as Lance Corporal (LCP) Muhammad Nur Ilham Mohammed Iswadi.
He was on duty when he was found unconscious at the training yard of Marina Bay Fire Station at about 8.10am.
SCDF personnel immediately performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on him.
He passed away at the Singapore General Hospital (SGH) after being conveyed there.
LCP Muhammad Nur Ilham Mohammed Iswadi enlisted for NS about seven months ago, on 10 Feb, SCDF noted.
He completed his firefighter course at the Civil Defence Academy on 7 Aug, and was subsequently posted to Marina Bay Fire Station on 18 Aug.
SCDF is “saddened” by his death and extended its “deepest condolences” to his family, its spokesperson said, adding:
We are providing all necessary assistance and support to the family during this difficult time.
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