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Principal Professional Officer

Christopher Eng Kiong
Tan

Master in Fire Safety Engineering, Western Sydney University, Australia
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Biography

Professional Appointments in Board/ Committees

  • Board Member, National Fire & Emergency Preparedness Council, 2020 - Present
  • Member, Independent Review Panel, Ministry of Home Affairs, 2020 - Present
  • Honorary Fire Safety Advisor, REDAS, 2021 - Present
  • Singapore Certification Body Advisory Committee, UL Solutions, 2022 - Present
  • Immediate Past President, Management Council, The Institution of Fire Engineers, 2022 - Present
  • Member, Fire Code 2023 Review Committee, 2024 - Present
  • Member, Green Label Committee, Singapore Environment Council (SEC), 2020 - Present 

Education

  • Master in Fire Safety Engineering
    Western Sydney University , Australia
  • Bachelor of Science in Building
    National University of Singapore , Singapore
  • MHA Phoenix Program, Senior Leadership
    INSEAD , Singapore
  • Asian International Executive Program
    INSEAD , Singapore
  • Middle East Executive Management Program
    University of Dubai , United Arab Emirates

Professional Certification

  • SMC Accredited Mediator
    Singapore Mediation Centre
  • Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment
    Singapore University of Social Sciences

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow, Institution of Fire Engineers (UK)
    Present

Awards

  • Public Administration Medal (Silver)
  • Minister for Home Affairs Award

Industry Experience

  • Managing Director, Fire Safety Consultancy, Surbana Jurong Private Limited
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  • Singapore Civil Defence Force (Senior Command & Staff Leadership)
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  • Director, Fire Safety & Shelter, Singapore Civil Defence Force
  • Director, Civil Defence Academy, Singapore Civil Defence Force
  • Director, Training Department, Singapore Civil Defence Force
  • Singapore Government Senior Consultant to Qatar, Singapore Civil Defence Force
  • Commander, 4th Civil Defence Division, Singapore Civil Defence Force
  • Chairman of The Board of Directors, COSEM Safety & Security Services Pte Ltd (Concurrent Appointment)
  • Executive Director, National Fire Prevention Council (Concurrent Appointment)
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Technical Skills

  • Fire Safety Governance and Regulatory Framework, Fire Engineering, Fire Investigation
  • Emergency Planning, Incident Command and Disaster Management
  • Capability Development in Emergency Services & Civil Defence
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