ANNOUNCEMENT
The CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION announces the conduct of the
FIRE OFFICER EXAMINATION
to establish a register of eligibles from which certification and appointment to
second level ranks in the Bureau of Fire Protection and other functionally related
positions shall be made, provided said eligibles meet the qualifications and other
requirements of the said positions.
The eligibility resulting from passing the Fire Officer Examination shall be
called Fire Officer Eligibility, and considered appropriate for appointment to
second level ranks in the fire protection service and functionally related positions
only, except for ranks under the Philippine National Police.
Date of Examination
Period of Filing of Application
October 28, 2013 to
November 15, 2013
December 15, 2013
I.
SCOPE OF THE EXAMINATION
General Ability (25%)
:
Specialized Area (75%)
:
Verbal, Analytical, Numerical
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
Fire Safety Related Codes, NFPA Laws and other BFP issuances
(Building Code, Electrical Code)
BFP Citizens Charter, SOP/MC’s on Fire Safety Inspection
2013 FIRE OFFICER EXAMINATION
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 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
II.
TESTING CENTERS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
III.
Quezon City
San Fernando City, La Union
Legazpi City
Iloilo City
Davao City
6. Cagayan de Oro City
7. Cebu City
8. Tacloban City
9. Zamboanga City
PASSING GRADE
To pass the test, an examinee should get a rating of at least 80.00.
IV.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised to check carefully whether they meet the
admission requirements stated below. Only those who meet the
admission requirements should apply for the examination, otherwise,
their applications shall be disapproved, and the admission fees paid shall
be forfeited.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Must be a Filipino citizen;
Must be of good moral character;
Must be mentally and physically fit;
Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense
or crime involving moral turpitude, or of disgraceful or immoral
conduct, or dishonesty, or examination irregularity, or
drunkenness, or addiction to drugs;
5. Must not have been dishonorably discharged from military
service or dismissed for cause from any civilian positions in the
government;
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Note:
Applicants with pending administrative and/or criminal case may take the
examination and will be conferred the eligibility if they pass the same. However, this is
without prejudice to the outcome of their pending cases. If they are found guilty of grave
offenses, their eligibility shall be forfeited based on the penalties stated in the decision
and pursuant to Section 52 (a) of the Revised Rules on Administrative Cases in the
Civil Service.
V.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Fully accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100,
Revised November 2012). The spaces for “Signature of Applicant”
and “Right Thumbmark” on the form should be left blank. These
shall be accomplished in the presence and upon instruction of the
CSC Processor / Authorized Administering Officer.
2. Four (4) copies of identical I.D. pictures with specifications, as follows:
Philippine Passport size (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm or 1.8 inches x 1.4 inches)
Colored, with white background
Taken within three (3) months prior to filing of application
Printed on good quality photo paper
In 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)
f. In bare face (with no eyeglasses or any accessories that may cover the
facial features)
g. Showing left and right ears
h. Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera
i. With neutral facial expression, and both eyes open
j. With full and handwritten (not computer-generated) name tag in the
format: First Name, Middle Initial, Last Name, and Extension
Name (if any) and signature over printed name
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Shot must be
from shoulder
level up, with
head and face
occupying at
least 80% of
the picture
Name tag approx. 1 inch or 2.54 cm
below the chin
3. Original and photocopy of any valid ID containing applicant’s clear
picture, date of birth, signature, and signature of the authorized head
of the issuing agency such as Driver’s License, SSS ID, GSIS ID,
Philhealth ID, current Company/Office ID, current School ID, Postal
ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voter’s ID, Valid Passport, or Police
Clearance.
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In case the above-cited valid IDs do not contain all the
required information, the applicant should present another valid ID
containing the particular missing information.
IDs with lacking information, particularly the applicant’s date of birth,
SHOULD be supported by a Birth Certificate authenticated/issued by
the National Statistics Office (NSO) or the Local Civil Registrar (LCR).
4. Examination fee of Seven Hundred Pesos (Php 700.00).
Failure to take the scheduled examination will mean
forfeiture of your examination fee.
VI.
WHERE TO GET AND FILE APPLICATION FORMS
Application forms are available at any CSC Regional and Field
Offices. The same may be downloaded from the CSC website through
the link, http://excell.csc.gov.ph/cscweb/form_page.html
Applications may be filed at any of the following CSC Regional
Offices, and at the nearest CSC Provincial/Field Offices within their
jurisdiction.
CSC National Capital Region
25 Kaliraya Street
1100 Quezon City
CSC Regional Office No. 10
Vamenta Blvd. Carmen
Cagayan De Oro City
CSC Regional Office No. 1
San Fernando City
La Union
CSC Regional Office No. 7
Sudlon, Lahug
Cebu City 6000
CSC Regional Office No. 5
Rawis, Legazpi City
CSC Regional Office No. 8
Government Center, Palo,
Leyte
CSC Regional Office No. 6
Iloilo City
CSC Regional Office No. 9
Cabatangan, Zamboanga City
CSC Regional Office No. 11
Ecoland
Drive,
Ecoland
Subdivision, Matina,
Davao City
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VII.
EXAMINATION PERMITS
The Application Receipt shall serve as the Examination Permit. For
school assignments, qualified applicants may use the Online Notice of
School Assignment (ONSA) to get a print-out of their Notice of School
Assignment. The ONSA shall be available at least two (2) weeks before the
examination. To use this system, examinees should log on to the CSC
website and go to the Examination Announcement webpage, or type the
following path: http://webapp.csc.gov.ph/ExamAssign/ExamAssign.htm in
the address bar of their browser.
If applicants still do not know their school assignment or cannot
access the Online Notice of School Assignment one (1) week before the
examination day, they should inquire from the CSC Regional/Field Office
where they filed their application.
VIII.
WHAT TO BRING ON EXAMINATION DAY
1.
2.
3.
4.
Notice of Assignment/Application Receipt
Lead pencil/s (No. 1 or 2) and eraser/s
Ball Pen (Blue or Black)
The same valid ID Card presented during the filing of application
(i.e. Driver’s License, SSS ID, Philhealth ID, current Office ID,
GSIS ID Card, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voter’s ID,
Valid Passport, or Police Clearance)
Important Reminders
 No Valid ID, No Examination
 All personal belongings including cellular phones, calculators, and all
other electronic gadgets, books, and printed materials must be
surrendered to the Room Examiners. Firearms, if any, must also be
surrendered to the security guard/designated firearm custodian at
the entrance gate of the testing center.
 Proper attire should be worn on Examination Day. NOT IN
SLEEVELESS SHIRT/BLOUSE, OR IN SHORT PANTS, OR IN
SLIPPERS.
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WARNING
The Civil Service Commission uses a highly reliable system to detect
cheats.
Any form of cheating in any civil service examination shall be
considered a violation of Republic Act 9416, and any person found
guilty shall be administratively and criminally liable.
All examinees are required to return their Test Booklets.
Failure to do so shall be a ground for administrative and criminal
actions against examinees concerned.
The forms of cheating are, as follows:
1. Use of crib sheets or “codigo” containing codes in any form (written
on any material or in digital form);
2. Impersonation;
3. Employing a “poste” or a person inside or outside of the examination
room who may or may not be an examinee but who provide
examinees with answers;
4. Collusion of whatever nature between examinees and examination
personnel;
5. Examinee number switching;
6. Possession and/or use of fake Certificate of Eligibility; and
7. Such other acts of similar nature which facilitate the passing of the
examination
Date Issued: October 25, 2013
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