Fire Officer Exam Schedule 2024: FOE Requirements

The Civil Service Commission conducts the Fire Officer Exam in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection. It issues the schedule for the conduct of FOE this 2024, along with the CSE, POE, FSO, and BCLTE.

If you want to work for the Bureau of Fire Protection as a fire officer, Here’s all you need to know about the Fire Officer Exam including how to apply for it.

Fire Officer Exam 2024 Schedule

The Commission has calendared the conduct of FOE for CY 2024. The BFP Exam Schedule 2024 is scheduled on June 2, 2024 The Schedule of filing is from March 04, 2024, to April 03, 2024. Refer to the table below.

Date of Examination	Title of Examination	Issuance Date of Exam Announcement (via CSC Website)	Application Period		Target Release Date of Test Results
02 June 2024	FOE5	12 Feb 2024	04 Mar 2024	03 Apr 2024	14 July 2024

The objective of the exam is to establish a Register of Eligibles (RoE) from which certification and appointment to second-level ranks in the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and other functionally related positions shall be made, provided the eligibles meet the qualifications and other requirements of the positions.

Fire Officer Exam Qualifications

If you want to be part of BFP, you need to be qualified to take the Exam. Here are the qualifications:

QUALIFICATION / ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All applicants MUST STRICTLY MEET the following qualification requirements:

1. Filipino citizen
2. Must be 21 to 35 years old at the date/time of filing of application
3. Must be of good moral character
4. Must be mentally and physically fit
5. Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude, or of disgraceful or immoral conduct, dishonesty, examination irregularity, drunkenness, or addiction to drugs
6. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military service or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the government
7. Must possess a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of learning

The following eligibilities may opt not to take the exam:

Those who possess the following eligibility may choose not to take the exam and apply directly as Fire Officer I.

• Board and Bar Passer
• Passers of Civil Service Examination (Professional) and Foreign Service Officer (CSE-FSO).

Grantees of eligibilities under special laws and issuances:

• Honor Graduate Eligibility (P.D. 907)
• Scientific and Technological Specialist Eligibility (P.D 997)
• Sanggunian Member Eligibility Second-level (R.A No. 10156)

NOTE a) Age requirement shall be waived for incumbent employees of the BFP. Age requirement shall also be waived for former BFP employees, provided their applications are endorsed by the BFP and provided further that they can meet the minimum service requirement pursuant to existing laws.

FOE Requirements

1. Fully accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised September 2016).

NOTE: The spaces for “Signature of Applicant” and “Right Thumbmark” on the Application Form should be left blank. These shall be accomplished in the presence of the CSC processor.

2. Four (4) pieces of identical I.D. Passport size picture (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches), colored with a white background and taken 3 months prior to filing your application.

It should be printed on good quality paper in a 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). Importantly, no eyeglasses colored contact lenses, or any accessories that may cover your facial features. Also, no computer enhancement and there should be a bare face showing the left and right ear.

Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera with neutral facial expression, and both eyes open. With HANDWRITTEN (not computer-generated) name tag legibly showing SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED FULL NAME in the format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension Name, if any.

3. Original and photocopy of any of the following I.D. cards, which are preferably valid (not expired on the date of filing of application): See the list of Valid IDs here.

4. Prepare an examination fee of P700.

Application Procedure

You must consult with the CSC-Regional Office/Field Office where you plan to take the exam to determine the method of filing the application and the procedure to follow.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

1. Scope of Examination

General Ability (25%): Verbal, Analytical, Numerical ————————————————————————–Specialized Area (75%): (composed of the following)Fire Suppression (30%)

• Pre-Fire Planning
• Firefighting Techniques and Procedures
• Tools and Equipment and Apparatus

Fire Safety and Prevention (20%)

• Fire Code of the Philippines
• NFPA Laws, Fire Safety Related Codes, and other BFP issuances (Building Code, Electrical Code)
• BFP Citizens Charter, SOP/MCs on Fire Safety Inspection

Fire Investigation (15%)

• The Law on Arson in the Philippines (RPC)

– Constitutional Rights of the Accused – Prima Facie Evidence of Arson – Rules of Court

• Procedure and Techniques

– Identification, Preservation, and Handling of Evidence – Other Related Procedure and Techniques

• SOP’s on Fire and Arson Investigation

Administrative Matters (10%)

• RA 6975, 9263, 9592, and their IRR.
• CSC Rules and Regulations and Qualification Standards
• BFP Memo Circulars and SOPs on Administrative Matters

Passing Grade

To be able to pass the FOE Exam, you need to get an average of 80. Once you pass the exam, you will have second-level eligibility. You can now proceed with your application as a Fire Officer I.

Things to Remember

• NO FACE MASK and NO FACE SHIELD, NO ENTRY TO TESTING VENUE and NO EXAM
• NO ID CARD/DOCUMENT, NO EXAM
• Be at the testing venue no later than 6:30 a.m.
• Wear your face mask and face shield and practice physical distancing at all times, unless otherwise allowed.
• Bring your ID card preferably the same ID card presented during the filing of the application.
• Bring your black ball pens. Borrowing of pens is not allowed.
• Do not forget your Health Declaration Form.
• Carry with you your hand sanitizer not more than 100 ml.
• Wear proper attire on examination day, preferably a plain white shirt/top. SLEEVELESS SHIRT/BLOUSE, SHORTS/SHORT PANTS, TOKONG PANTS, RIPPED JEANS, and SLIPPERS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Long hair (for both males and females) must be tied into a ponytail.

• EXAMINEES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING the following items to their seat: cellular phones and any other gadgets, including smartphones/watches and pens/eyeglasses with a built-in camera, wristwatches with a calculator, books and other forms of printed materials, and all other similar items. Prior to occupying their assigned seat, examinees shall be required to deposit said items and all other personal belongings in the designated area.

• Also, examinees are encouraged to use transparent bags.

• Using any aid in answering the test (such as calculators; books, dictionaries, and other forms of printed materials, watch calculators; cellular phones, smartphones/watches, tablets, and any other gadgets; and all other similar materials/items) is NOT allowed.

• Bringing the test booklet outside the testing room/venue is strictly prohibited. The examination, or test results, of those found violating this rule, shall be canceled

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