2021 Fire Officer Examination (FOE) Schedule, Application Dates

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.

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):

1. 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.
2. 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]

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