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

March 2, 2014

December 16, 2013 to January 16, 2014

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/MCs on Fire Safety Inspection

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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 SOPs 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 SOPs on Administrative Matters II. TESTING CENTERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. III. Quezon City San Fernando City, La Union Legazpi City Iloilo City Davao City City of San Fernando, Pampanga 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Cagayan de Oro City Cebu City Zamboanga City Butuan City Baguio City Tuguegarao, Cagayan

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. 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; 1. 2. 3. 4.

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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:
a. b. c. d. e.

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

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 applicants clear picture, date of birth, signature, and signature of the authorized head of the issuing agency such as Drivers License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, Philhealth ID, current Company/Office ID, current School ID, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voters 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 applicants 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. 1 San Fernando City La Union CSC Regional Office No. 5 Rawis, Legazpi City CSC Regional Office No. 6 Iloilo City CSC Regional Office No. 11 Ecoland Drive, Ecoland Subdivision, Matina, Davao City CSC Regional Office No. 15 (CARAGA), Butuan City

CSC Regional Office No. 10 Vamenta Blvd. Carmen Cagayan De Oro City CSC Regional Office No. 7 Sudlon, Lahug Cebu City 6000 CSC Regional Office No. 2 Tuguegarao, Cagayan CSC Regional Office No. 9 Cabatangan, Zamboanga City CSC Regional Office No. 14 (CAR), Baguio City

CSC Regional Office No. 3 City of San Fernando, Pampanga

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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. Drivers License, SSS ID, Philhealth ID, current Office ID, GSIS ID Card, Postal ID, BIR ID, Barangay ID, Voters 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: December 12, 2013

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