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The Municipal Commission set up the Singapore Fire Brigade because of the previous fire that had happened at Hock Lam Street or Kling Street on 1855, which the fire spread and met at hill street.
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Pett, who was a Professional Firefighter from England, came to Singapore to strengthen Singapore's Fire Brigade by using better equipment, etc. He became the Singapore Fire Brigade's Superintendent at 1905.
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Pett came up with an idea of building a new Fire Station, which could replace all smaller Fire Station and could also be the Headquarters of the Fire Brigade.
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Central Fire Station was completed and started operating.
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An adding of a new wing to the fire station to expand its space was completed in 1926.
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An Auxiliary Fire Service was set up at the station to strengthen firefighting forces in Singapore
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The Fire Station was painted green and was remained at service during the Japanese Occupation.
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The Japenese Surrendered on Sep 12 1945 and jobs resumed back to normal. Most British Firefighters went back to England but some came back.
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The Central Fire Station was gazetted as a National Monument in recognition of its significance to Singapore.
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A Civil Defense Heritage Gallery was open in the Fire Station.
