The Federal Government has approved the recruitment of new staff into the Federal Fire Service (FFS) through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The next phase of recruitment into the Federal Fire Service has started on September 15 2024. This recruitment is open to everyone who has the right qualifications and is interested in working for the Federal Government. Both fresh graduates and experienced professionals can apply for the job vacancies available in the Service.
Federal Fire Service Recruitment 2024
The CDCFIB has opened the recruitment portal for candidates who are interested in applying. This is a good opportunity for people who want to work in the public sector. Those who meet the requirements can submit their applications through the official recruitment portal of the Federal Fire Service, which will be mentioned in this guide.
There are 5 open positions for application, and each with basic requirement. We have Assistant Superintendent of Fire (ASF II) CONPASS 08 (holders of Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent), Inspector Of Fire (IF) CONPASS 07 (Nursing) (must be Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Midwives (RM), Registered Nurses/Midwives (RNIM)), Assistant Inspector Of Fire (AIF), CONPASS 06 (holders of NCE or National Diploma (ND) in any related field), Fire Assistant II (FA II) CONPASS 04 (holders of GCE Ordinary level, SSCE/NECO or other equivalents with a maximum of five (5) credits in not more than two sittings, which should include English and Mathematics), and Fire Assistant III (FAIII), Appliance Driver (Specialist), CONPASS 03 (holders of GCE Ordinary level, SSCE/NECO or their equivalents with a minimum of five (5) credits in not more than two sittings which should include at least English and Mathematics).
Candidates who have professional registrations in any of the required fields will have an advantage during the recruitment process. The CDCFIB is looking for qualified people who are ready to start their careers in the Service. Candidates MUST be willing to work in any location within the state where they are posted.
The Board is inviting applications from qualified candidates for full-time appointments to fill the available positions. Registration for this recruitment process is free.
Federal Fire Service Recruitment Eligibility Requirements 2024
- Applicants must be Nigerians by birth
- Applicants should have the required qualifications, which could be SSCE (WASCCE, NECO, GCE, or equivalent) or a degree (Bachelor’s, HND, ND, or equivalent) in no more than two sittings and must include English and Mathematics
- Applicants to be physically fit and have a Certificate of Medical Fitness from a Government Hospital
- Must be of good character and should not have been convicted of any criminal offense. Also, should not be a member of any secret society, cult, or a drug addict
- Candidate ages must be between 18 and 35 years old
- Male applicants should have a height of at least 1.65m, while female applicants should have a height of at least 1.60m. For male applicants, the chest measurement should be no less than 0.87m
- Computer skills will give an applicant an added advantage, although it is not compulsory
How to Apply for Federal Fire Service Recruitment 2024
- Visit the CDCFIB recruitment portal at https://cdcfib.career/
- Choose the job position that matches your qualifications.
- Fill out the Federal Fire Service application form
- Upload all required documents, including your academic qualifications
- Submit your application online
- Print out and fill out the Referee forms
- Print out the registration slip for your records
The application portal will be open for 6 weeks from the date the recruitment was announced. Any document or qualifications not presented at the recruitment center will not be accepted later on. Candidates are only allowed to submit one application. If you submit multiple applications, you will be disqualified automatically. The recruitment is free, so you should not pay anyone who claims they can help you secure a job. Candidates who try to pay in exchange for the job will be handed over to the authorities if caught.
Candidates are to complete their applications before the portal closes; late applications will not be accepted. Look out for fake websites that claim to represent the CDCFIB. Only use the official portal cdcfib.career to apply.
Some people may doubt the fairness of federal recruitment exercises, thinking that certain slots are already reserved for pre-selected candidates. However, the Federal Fire Service is committed to making sure the process is fair for everyone. The Federal Government is also working hard to prevent any unfair practices, which means you have a fair chance of being selected without needing any connections.
Your chance of being selected is equal to everyone else’s. Rest assured that you can be shortlisted without having to pay anyone. All shortlisted candidates will be informed about the next stage of the recruitment process through their provided contact details. After the Federal Fire Service releases the list of successful applicants, there will be a computer-based test (CBT) conducted by JAMB. This test will consist of 100 objective questions, and you will have 60 minutes to complete it.
Read Also:
- Civil Defence Recruitment
- Nigeria Correctional Service Recruitment
- Nigeria Immigration Service Recruitment
- Federal Government Recruitment
Meanwhile, do make sure to read about getting a federal job—you might learn a thing or two from it.
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