Browse and find out the entry requirements for general enlistment into the officer corps & recruitment into the Ghana national fire service. Read through the Ghana National Fire Service requirements thoroughly before starting the application process here>>>
Table of Contents
Ghana National Fire Service General Requirement
An eligible applicant must be:
- A Ghanaian citizen by birth.
- With no criminal record and of good character.
- Physically and medically fit by Ghana National Fire Service standards.
- A minimum height of 1.73 meters (5ft 8 Inches) for males and 1.63 metres (5ft 4 Inches) for females.
- Within the age ranges stated below for the various category of applicants.
- Less than 18 years and not more than 35 years of age
Officer Corps
HND Entry
– Be not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years of age by 21st September 2021.
Recruits/Tradesmen
(a) Be not less than 18 years and not more than 30 years of age for General Duties and Tradesmen applicants and not more than by 21st September 2021.
(b) Be not more than 35 years of age for Drivers/Mechanics with a minimum Driver’s License of Class “D”.
Degree Holders (Ghana Fire Service Officer Corps)
In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of 1st Degree from an Accredited University in addition to at least two (2) years post working experience in the under-listed fields;
a. Engineers: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Building Technology from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.
b. Forensic Scientist: Physics, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Computer Science from an Accredited Tertiary Institution. b. Be with no criminal record and of good character.
c. Transport and Workshop Officers: Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
d. Estate Officers: Development Planning, Planning or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
e. Marketing Officers: Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
f. Accounts Officers: Procurement, Accounting, Business Management, Administration or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
g. Human Resource Officers: Human Resource Administration/Management, Consultancy
h. Caterers/Hospitality: Hospitality Management, Tourism or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
Registered General Nurses (RNG)
Applicants must have a minimum of a Degree in Nursing from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.
Counselors
Applicants must have a minimum of a 1st Degree in Counseling from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.
Public Relations Officers
Applicants must have a minimum of a 1st Degree in Communication Studies, Publishing Studies, Public Relations or Journalism from an Accredited Institution.
Lawyers
Applicants must have the following:
a. LLB/BL qualification from an Accredited Institution.
b. Not More than 35 years of age.
Entry Requirement for HND – Entry and Recruits Applicants
HND Entry
In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have an HND from an Accredited Tertiary Institution in addition to at least two (2) years post working experience in the under-listed fields;
a. Engineers: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Building Technology from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.
b. Forensic Scientist: Physics, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Computer Science from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.
c. Transport and Workshop Officers: Logistics: Supply Chain Management or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
d. Estate Officers: Logistics: Development Planning, Planning or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
e. Marketing Officers: Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
f. Accounts Officers: Procurement, Accounting, Business Management, Administration or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.
g. Human Resource Officers: Human Resource Administration/Management, Consultancy
h. Caterers/Hospitality: Hospitality Management, Tourism or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution Human Resource Administration/Management, Consultancy.
General Duties
Firefighters and Rescue Crew
In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:
a. Four (4) Passes in SSCE/WASSCE, a pass in English Language or Mathematics may be an added advantage but not a requirement.
b. Four (4) credits in the Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Level Certificate, including English or Mathematics or ‘A’ Level / ‘O’ Level with credit in English.
Registered General Nurses (RNG Certificate)
In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have a Certificate in Nursing from an Accredited Institution.
Tradesmen
Drivers and Driver Mechanics
In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:
a. SSCE/WASSCE, ‘O’/’A’ Level, GES Intermediate Level, NVTI Grades I & II Automobile Certificate, City and Guilds Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or J.S.S Certificate with 10 years driving experience.
b. Driver License D (minimum).
c. Minimum of three (3) years driving experience.
IT Technicians
In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:
a. SSCE/WASSCE, ‘O’/’A’ Level, GES Intermediate Level
b. A Professional Certificate in Software Development, Website Development & Maintenance, Database Administration from an Accredited Institution.
Painting and Writing
In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following;
a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in creative Arts Designs.
b. GES Intermediate Certificate Painting and Decorative Craft.
c. NVTI Certificate II in Painting and Decoration.
Bandsmen
In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in General eligibility, applicants must have SSCE/WASSCE certificate including the following
a. Regimental Band
i. Should be able to play more than one (1) Instruments including Clarinets, Bassoons, Flutes, Alto and Tenor Sax.
ii. Should be able to read staff notations
iii. Percussion: Should be good at every aspect of Percussion.
b. Dance Band
i. Keyboardist should be conversant with all types of songs.
ii. Vocalist must be able to sing all types of songs and back the songs as well
iii. Bass and Lead Guitarist should be conversant with all types of songs.
Electronics/Auto Electricians/Electrical Engineering
In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:
a. COTVET Certificate II.
b. GES Intermediate Certificate.
c. City and Guilds Certificate in Electronics, Auto Electrician and Electrical Engineering
Electricians
In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:
a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Electrical Engineering Technology.
b. GES Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation Work
c. City & Guilds Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
Caterers/Hospitality
In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:
a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
b. GES intermediate Certificate in Food and Beverage Service.
Sportsmen and women
In addition to satisfying “i”, “ii ” “iii “iv “v” applicants must have at least a BECE certificate and proven skills in at least two sports disciplines at the district or regional level.
Apply Now
Log In Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment Portal to Apply Now
