MANILA, Philippines – The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) has announced the schedule of fire officer examination (FOE) for calendar year (CY) 2021. They advised to wait for official announcement from the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for details.
The Director of the Examination, Recruitment and Placement Office, Editha M. Dela Pena wrote a letter to the BFP Director, Jose S. Embang Jr. about the annual conduct of fire officer examination.
As per CSC Resolution No. 1500023 dated January 7, 2015, the CSC maintains the annual conduct of fire officer examination in 2016 and every other year thereafter. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the supposed schedule of exam in June 2020 has been cancelled. The Commission declared that the conduct of fire officer exam for CY 2021 will be on October 10, 2021.
Date of Examination | Start of Application | Deadline of Application |
---|---|---|
October 10, 2021 | July 20, 2021 | August 19, 2021 |
To pass the FOE, the examinee must have a passing percentage of at least 80%.
How to apply for FOE 2021?
The Civil Service Commission is expected to release the guidelines in its official website weeks before the start of application. The application must be filed at the CSC Regional Office near you, within the application duration along with below requirements (based on 2018 FOE requirements):
- Fully Accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2016) As per CSC, the portion of the Application Form in the “Signature of Applicant” and “Right Thumbmark” shall be left blank. This will be accomplished in the presence of CSC processor.
- Four (4) pieces of I.D. Pictures with these specifications:
- The picture must be printed on a good quality photo paper.
- Passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 x 1.4 inches)
- Colored with white background and with handwritten (not computer-generated) name tag showing the signature over printed name in the format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name (if any)
- Taken within three (3) months prior to filing of application
- Standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up with the head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture and with the name tag positioned at approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm. below the chin)
- In bare face (with no eyeglasses, colored contact lens, or any accessories that may cover the facial features (facial features not computer-enhanced)
- Left and Right ears must be shown
- Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera, with neutral facial expression and both eyes open
3. Original and photocopy of any of the following ID Cards
- Driver’s license/ Temporary Driver’s license/ Student Driver’s Permit;
- Passport;
- PRC License ID;
- SSS ID;
- GSIS ID;
- Voter’s ID;
- BIR/Taxpayer’s ID;
- Philhealth ID
- Postal ID;
- Current company ID;
- Current School ID;
- Police Clearance/Police Clearance Certificate;
- Barangay ID;
- NBI Clearance;
- Seaman’s Book;
- HDMF Transaction ID;
- PWD ID;
- Solo Parent ID;
- Senior Citizen ID;
- Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-CARD);
- CSC Eligibility Card
4. PHP 700.00 EXAMINATION FEE
FOE Coverage
I. General Ability
- Verbal Reasoning
- Analytical Reasoning
- Numerical Reasoning
II. Specialized Areas
- Fire Suppression
- Pre-Fire Planning,
- Firefighting Techniques, and Procedures
- Fire Safety and Prevention
- Fire Code of the Philippines,
- Fire Safety Related Codes, NFPA Laws, and other BFP issuances (Building Code, Electrical Code)
- BFP Citizens Charter, SOP/MCs on Fire Safety Inspection)
- Fire Investigation
- The Law on Arson in the Philippines (RPC) [Constitutional Rights of the Accused, Prima Facie Evidence of Arson, and Rules of Court
- Procedure and Techniques [Identification, Preservation, and Handling of Evidence, and Other Related Procedure and Techniques
- SOP’s on Fire and Arson Investigation
- Administrative Matters
- RA 6975 and its IRR
- RA 9263 and its IRR
- RA 9592 and its IRR
- CSC Rules and Regulations and Qualification Standards
- BFP Memo Circulars and SOP’s on Administrative Matters
FOE Qualification Standards
FOE is open to all male and female Filipino citizen applicants with not less that twenty-one (21) years old nor more than thirty five (35) years old. Here are the additional qualifications:
- Must possess a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institute of learning;
- A person of good moral character;
- Physically and mentally fit;
- Must not have been dishonorably discharged or dismissed for cause from previous employment; and
- Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude
Contact BFP
Should you have concerns related to Fire Officer Exam 2021, you may also reach of Fire Protection at the following contact details:
Tel: (02) 426-0219/ 426-0246/ LOCAL 203
Email [email protected]
Facebook: [email protected]
Questions?
Do you have clarifications/ comments about this article? Please feel free to drop one below.
Interested
Online exam po ba?
Thankyou for answering my questions.
Hello good afternoon, it is really required to have an eligibility before you can take this FOE?
THANKYOU SO MUCH AND GODBLESS.
KEEP SAFE!
It is not required.
Hello I’m Chres Che Ann Alojado,35 years of age,,currently work at Metropolitan Medical Center,,,I want to apply also in your good office,,,thank you so much
No it isn’t. You just need a bachelor’s degree to qualify for the exam. Good luck.
All regions po ba ang FOE? Need pa po ba ng antigen test kapag nagfile sa regional office?
Details of which will be added as soon as CSC release their official guidelines.
Hi ? Good Day. I have already a PRC Eligibility .. what process can I proceed?
Where can we apply for the exam? At where is the exam?
Hi Jessa, you may personally submit your requirements at the CSC Regional Office or CSC Field Offices.
The Testing Centers/Venues for the Fire Officer Examination on October 10, 2021 are expected to be held at the following areas.
Region 1 – San Fernando City, La Union
Region 2 – Tuguegarao City
Region 3 – San Fernando City, Pampanga
Region 4 – Batangas City
Region 5 – Legazpi City
Region 6 – Iloilo City
Region 7 – Cebu City
Region 8 – Tacloban City
Region 9 – Zamboanga City
Region 10 – Cagayan de Oro City
Region 11 – Davao City
Region 12 – Cotabato City
National Capital Region (NCR) – Quezon City
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) – Baguio City
CARAGA – Butuan City
Thank you!
Where in Batangas Area?
Hi Alex. Since you have existing eligibility, you may personally apply to your respective BFP Region and wait for their announcement about the hiring process. Thank you!
Is it okay to take the FOE even if I’m not licensed yet?
Hi Lordie, Yes. You can take FOE even you’re not a license yet. However, If you are a Civil Service Passer, it’s okay not to take FOE. Thank you!
Sir nathan, what if i pass the FOE, is it still or require to take eligibility(civil service exam) ?
Thanks for the response
Hi Nathaniel, If you want to work with the BFP, you need to pass either of the FOE and CS Exam. If you passed the FOE, you don’t need to take CS Exam.
Hello po. Anong region po ba pwede mag take nag exam? Kasali po ba ang Caraga region po?
Hi Emie, Details of which will be added as soon as CSC releases their official guidelines. Thank you!
Hi ma’am and sir di have hight requirements?
Hi ma’am and sir do you have hight requirements?
Hi Jess, yes. it still needs to meet the height requirement in applying BFP. Please refer to the link below to know more about height requirements.
https://facts.com.ph/approved-lowering-of-height-requirements-for-pnp-bjmp-bfp-and-bucor-applicants/
Thank you!
where can i send my application???thanks
The applicants must personally submit their requirements at the CSC Regional Office or CSC Field Offices. The start of the submission of the the application is on July 20, 2021.
where can we get this requirements, Fully Accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2016) .??
Hi Marlon, you may download the file in CSC website through this link http://csc.gov.ph/2014-02-21-08-28-23/pdf-files/category/174-csform100-revised-2016.html
Thank you!
Good day ma’am/sir, if ever we pass the foe do we have to be an eligible first before we can apply for BFP?
Hi Filen, If you want to apply in BFP, you need to pass FOE but if you are a Civil Service holder, it’s okay not to take FOE. Thanks
so hindi po required ang eligibility sa FOE exam? so no need na po ba kumuha ng eligibility para maging firefighter?
Where can I register for FOE?
Same lang ba yung form sa CSE at tsaka FOE??
hai po good day maam/sir kailan po filing examination? from cotabato city.
Good day sir, if i pass the FOE, is it still require to take or pass the eligibility of civil service?
Thank you for you response
HI Nathaniel, if you want to work with the BFP, you need at least one eligibility to enter the BFP. Thank you!
If board passer po, pwede Hindi na mag taKe ng exAm ??
Hi Rachelle, The FOE is only for those who do not yet have any eligibilities and who want to work with the BFP. If you have PRC Eligibilities such as Board exam and cS Exam, you do not need to take FOE. Thank you!
Hi may ask po kung sa sa region office napo ba kukunin ang CS application form no. 100 or download nalang po namin maam /sir?
Hi Valynday, you can download the CSC App Form 100 (Rev. 2016) online. Thank you.
http://csc.gov.ph/2014-02-21-08-28-23/pdf-files/category/174-csform100-revised-2016.html
Does any bachelor’s degree course is eligible to take FOE please?
Hi Joy Basa.
FOE Qualification Standards
FOE is open to all male and female Filipino citizen applicants with not less that twenty-one (21) years old nor more than thirty five (35) years old. Here are the additional qualifications:
Must possess a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institute of learning;
A person of good moral character;
Physically and mentally fit;
Must not have been dishonorably discharged or dismissed for cause from previous employment; and
Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude
do i need to pass all the requirements?
Hi ma’am/sir good day how about the height?for women?what is the height qualification?
The approved height requirements are now lowered from 1.62 meters to 1.57 meters for male applicants and from 1.57 meters to 1.52 meters for female applicants.
You can read the full info. here APPROVED: Lowering of Height Requirements for PNP, BJMP, BFP and Bucor Applicants
Thank you!
How to apply? Is it online or walk-in??
How to apply for FOE 2021?
The Civil Service Commission is expected to release the guidelines in its official website weeks before the start of application. The application must be filed at the CSC Regional Office near you, within the application duration along with below requirements (based on 2018 FOE requirements):
Fully Accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2016) As per CSC, the portion of the Application Form in the “Signature of Applicant” and “Right Thumbmark” shall be left blank. This will be accomplished in the presence of CSC processor.
Four (4) pieces of I.D. Pictures with these specifications:
The picture must be printed on a good quality photo paper.
Passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 x 1.4 inches)
Colored with white background and with handwritten (not computer-generated) name tag showing the signature over printed name in the format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name (if any)
Taken within three (3) months prior to filing of application
Standard close-up shot (from shoulder level up with the head and face occupying at least 80% of the picture and with the name tag positioned at approximately 1 inch or 2.54 cm. below the chin)
In bare face (with no eyeglasses, colored contact lens, or any accessories that may cover the facial features (facial features not computer-enhanced)
Left and Right ears must be shown
Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera, with neutral facial expression and both eyes open
3. Original and photocopy of any of the following ID Cards
Driver’s license/ Temporary Driver’s license/ Student Driver’s Permit;
Passport;
PRC License ID;
SSS ID;
GSIS ID;
Voter’s ID;
BIR/Taxpayer’s ID;
Philhealth ID
Postal ID;
Current company ID;
Current School ID;
Police Clearance/Police Clearance Certificate;
Barangay ID;
NBI Clearance;
Seaman’s Book;
HDMF Transaction ID;
PWD ID;
Solo Parent ID;
Senior Citizen ID;
Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-CARD);
CSC Eligibility Card
4. PHP 700.00 EXAMINATION FEE
Hi Sir, wanted to ask if all the ID’s indicated above is we need to provide also? What if only the Government ID’s and other necessary requirements. Just wanted to clarify. Thank you
Good day po, Saan po makakakuha ng CS FORM REVISED 100?
Thankyou.
You may download the CSC Form No. 100 (Rev. 2016) in http://csc.gov.ph/2014-02-21-08-28-23/pdf-files/category/174-csform100-revised-2016.html. Thank you!
Good day sir… May i ask if required the bachelor degree? How about the under grad? Thanks
You may download CSC Form No. 100 (Rev. 2016) in http://csc.gov.ph/2014-02-21-08-28-23/pdf-files/category/174-csform100-revised-2016.html. Thank you!
Hi good evening, where we can get CS FORM REVISED 100?
thankyou!
You may download it here: Just copy and paste the link in your browser. (http://csc.gov.ph/2014-02-21-08-28-23/pdf-files/category/174-csform100-revised-2016.html)
Hi!
Can I file right now for the October 10, examination?
Hi Lorenz, the start of filing for Fire Officer Exam is on July 20, 2021 until August 19, 2021. Thank you!
saan po b pwedi mag apply for exam from region8? Through online po ba?ex.From Eastern Samar ako
hello po. sa pagiging fire officer po ba, pwede po bang may tattoo? kasi po interested sana ko kaya lang may tattoo ako sa left shoulder ko. balikat hanggang siko.
Hello po. If i passed the FOE am i a civil service eligible already?
Hai po. Okay lan po may anak na mag apply for examination , hindi ko kasi kasal. Salamat
I am from Nueva Ecija po, it is open to all aspiring applicants po? Thanks so much!
sir/maam good day po ano po gagawin if board passer na po do i need to apply? thank you
Hello mam/sir, tanong lang po kung kasali ba ang AFPSAT passer na pwidi ng hindi mag take ng FOE?
salamat po.
Hello po good day..saan po b pwedi mag apply for exam from region4B? Through online po ba?ex.From Occidental Mindoro ako
Good Day! Everyone.
Ask lang po, The process of fill out the CS form is thru computer generated or actual fill out using ballpen?
Thank you! More power.
Handwritten o computerized po ba yung application form?
Saan po makukuha yung health declaration form?
Hello po, from region 1. I want to clear po sana maam/sir, kung ano po yung sinasabi nilang online application? Yun po ba yung CSC form na ififill up? Thank you so much! Godbless.
hello po.. yearly bang may Fire officer exam? Thank you po