Fire Service Recruitment: FG Issues Important Information All Applicants Must Do Before Shortlisting
- The Federal Government, via CDCFIB, issues key guidelines for applicants ahead of shortlisting in its nationwide recruitment
- Candidates are advised to maintain fitness, good health, and mental readiness, with practical tips on diet, sleep, and exercise
- Recruitment covers Superintendent, Inspector, and Assistant cadres, with applicants allowed to apply to only one service
The Federal Government, through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), has released key instructions for all applicants awaiting shortlisting in the ongoing nationwide recruitment exercise.
The recruitment, which covers entry-level and professional positions across Nigeria’s Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services, emphasises that candidates must prepare physically and mentally ahead of the next phase.
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Advice for applicants before shortlisting
In a notice addressed to prospective fire officers, the CDCFIB advised:
“Eat well—hunger is not part of the training syllabus. Take care of your health; we need fit firefighters, not fainting champions. Sleep adequately—counting fire trucks is better than counting sheep.
"Exercise moderately—your potbelly won’t fit inside bunker gear. Stay calm—the shortlist is coming; don’t burn yourself out before the fire does. The fire doesn’t wait for the unfit, so prepare well!” the notice concluded.
The humorous yet practical guidance underscores the importance of fitness, mental readiness, and overall well-being for all candidates.
Eligibility and application requirements
The recruitment covers three categories of roles:
Superintendent Cadre: requiring BSc, HND, or MSc qualifications.
Inspector Cadre: suited for candidates with NCE, ND, or equivalent.
Assistant Cadre: available for applicants holding SSCE credentials.
Officials reiterated that candidates may apply for only one of the four services to ensure a streamlined and fair selection process.
The Federal Government has stressed that adherence to these guidelines will improve candidates’ chances of successfully progressing to the next stage of recruitment.
Source: Legit.ng
