Re-employment of Retired Firefighters

K Karthikeyan requested statistics on firefighters re-employed after early retirement at age 55.
Teo Chee Hean explained that retirement age for Home Affairs Uniformed Services was raised from 50 to 55 in 2013, with re-employment possible based on need and criteria.
From 2012 to 2014, about 35 SCDF officers retired annually, with 80% re-employed, typically in the same roles.

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K Karthikeyan

Mr K Karthikeyan asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs whether he can provide statistics on the current number of firefighters who have been re-employed in different jobs after their early retirement at age 55.

Teo Chee Hean

The retirement age of Home Affairs Uniformed Services (HUS) officers, including Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officers, was extended from 50 to 55 years in October 2013. This is because many HUS officers are still physically fit in their early 50s and many wish to continue working and contributing to the Home Team. Beyond the retirement age of 55 years, where there are organisational needs, HUS officers may be offered re-employment, subject to performance, conduct and fitness criteria.

From 2012 to 2014, an average of 35 SCDF officers retired each year. About 80% of the retired officers were re-employed by SCDF. The officers were generally re-employed to the same jobs so that they can continue to contribute with their experience and expertise.

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Re-employment of Retired Firefighters

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Re-employment of Retired Firefighters

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