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Key Facts: FFS Recruitment CBT Exam

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Question Count

2024/2025 official updates

Not published

Time Limit

2024/2025 official updates

Free

Exam Fee

Ministry of Interior

CDCFIB

Administered By

Official CDCFIB Communications

Treat this bank as broad preparation in aptitude, basic science, fire safety, civics, and agency awareness—not as a claim that CDCFIB has published a 60-question, 60-minute, 30/25/25/20 blueprint. Always follow the official portal and current recruitment notice for actual instructions.

Sample FFS Recruitment CBT Practice Questions

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1What are the three essential components of the Fire Triangle, crucial for ignition and sustained combustion?
A.Fuel, Oxygen, Heat
B.Fuel, Water, Oxygen
C.Heat, Pressure, Fuel
D.Oxygen, Light, Heat
Explanation: The fire triangle illustrates the three elements required for a fire to ignite and sustain: fuel, oxygen, and heat. Removing any one of these elements will effectively extinguish the fire, as the combustion process cannot continue without all three.
2Which class of fire specifically involves flammable liquids such as petrol, oil, and paints?
A.Class A
B.Class B
C.Class C
D.Class D
Explanation: Class B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids like gasoline, kerosene, oil, and paint. These fires require specific extinguishing agents like foam or dry chemical powders to effectively suppress them by smothering or breaking the chain reaction.
3In which year was the Federal Fire Service (FFS) officially established in Nigeria by an Act of Parliament?
A.1961
B.1963
C.1972
D.1988
Explanation: The Federal Fire Service was established in Nigeria in April 1963 through the Fire Service Act of 1963, following the country's independence in 1960. Organised firefighting in Nigeria dates back to 1901 as an arm of the Lagos Police, but the federal service itself was created in 1963.
4If a fire hydrant supplies water at a rate of 250 liters per minute, how many liters will it supply continuously in 2 hours?
A.500 liters
B.3000 liters
C.15000 liters
D.30000 liters
Explanation: To calculate the total volume, first convert 2 hours into minutes: 2 hours * 60 minutes/hour = 120 minutes. Then, multiply the flow rate by the total time in minutes: 250 liters/minute * 120 minutes = 30,000 liters.
5Which type of fire extinguisher is considered most suitable for extinguishing fires involving live electrical equipment without posing an electrical hazard?
A.Water extinguisher
B.Foam extinguisher
C.Carbon Dioxide (CO2) extinguisher
D.Dry Powder extinguisher
Explanation: Carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers are commonly suitable for Class B flammable-liquid fires and fires involving energized electrical equipment. CO2 is non-conductive and leaves no residue, so it is often preferred around sensitive equipment. Electrical equipment is a hazard source rather than a Class C fire in the A/B/C/D/F convention; Class C covers flammable gases.
6Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word "IGNITE".
A.Kindle
B.Extinguish
C.Inflame
D.Start
Explanation: To ignite means to set on fire, cause to burn, or begin to burn. The direct opposite of this action is to extinguish, which means to put out or quench a fire.
7Which set of agencies does the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) coordinate in Nigeria?
A.NSCDC, Federal Fire Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, and Nigeria Immigration Service
B.Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Customs Service, NDLEA, and EFCC
C.Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, and DSS
D.NEMA, NIMC, National Population Commission, and NYSC
Explanation: The CDCFIB administers personnel matters for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Fire Service (FFS), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). These are the four services listed by the Board.
8The 'Tetrahedron of Fire' expands upon the traditional Fire Triangle by adding which crucial element?
A.Chain Reaction
B.Fuel Load
C.Oxygen Concentration
D.Heat Intensity
Explanation: The fire tetrahedron expands on the fire triangle by adding the chemical chain reaction as the fourth element. This element represents the self-sustaining nature of fire, where the combustion process produces its own heat, driving the reaction forward continuously.
9What does the acronym PPE stand for in the context of firefighting operations?
A.Personal Protective Equipment
B.Professional Prevention Efficacy
C.Primary Protection Element
D.Public Safety Equipment
Explanation: PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment, which refers to clothing, helmets, boots, gloves, and other gear designed to protect firefighters from injury or hazards during emergency operations. It is crucial for their safety.
10A fire engine travels at 60 km/h to a scene 60 km away. If it spends 30 minutes at the scene, and then returns at 40 km/h, what is the total time for the entire operation in hours?
A.2.25 hours
B.2.50 hours
C.2.75 hours
D.3.00 hours
Explanation: First, calculate the time to the scene: 60 km / 60 km/h = 1 hour. Next, the time at the scene is 30 minutes, which is 0.5 hours. Finally, calculate the time returning: 60 km / 40 km/h = 1.5 hours. Add all times: 1 + 0.5 + 1.5 = 3.00 hours.

About the FFS Recruitment CBT Exam

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board uses a computer-based test as one stage of recruitment into the Federal Fire Service and its other services. The Ministry of Interior confirms that the 2024/2025 CBT took place in November 2025 and that successful applicants progressed to physical screening and document verification in June 2026. Official sources reviewed do not publish a fixed item count, duration, cut score, or weighted syllabus for that CBT.

Exam sponsor: Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

Not published by CDCFIB for the 2024/2025 recruitment CBT

Passing Score

Not published by CDCFIB for the 2024/2025 recruitment CBT

Exam / Certification Fees

Free

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Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

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Fire Chemistry and Safety

Broad practice on combustion, fire classes, and safety principles; not a CDCFIB-published weighted section.

No published percentage

Firefighting Equipment and Prevention

Broad practice on firefighting tools, personal protective equipment, prevention, and control; not a CDCFIB-published weighted section.

No published percentage

Aptitude and Basic Sciences

Broad practice in verbal, numerical, and logical reasoning plus basic science; official sources reviewed do not publish a weight.

No published percentage

Nigerian General Knowledge & Current Affairs

Broad practice in Nigerian civics, history, geography, current awareness, and relevant government-agency roles; no official weight is published.

Preparing for the FFS Recruitment CBT Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published by CDCFIB for the 2024/2025 recruitment CBT
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: Not published by CDCFIB for the 2024/2025 recruitment CBT
  • Exam / certification fees: Free Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 112 available questions
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FFS Recruitment CBT: Suggested Study Strategy

1Start with the official recruitment notice and portal. No fixed CDCFIB CBT syllabus or weighting was published for the 2024/2025 cycle in the official sources reviewed.
2Focus on understanding core concepts in fire chemistry and safety, not just memorization.
3Practice aptitude questions (verbal, numerical, logical reasoning) regularly to improve speed and accuracy.
4Stay updated on Nigerian current affairs, especially government policies and events related to security and emergency services.
5Simulate exam conditions with timed mock tests to get comfortable with the CBT format and manage your time effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the FFS Recruitment CBT?

It is a computer-based selection stage used by CDCFIB in recruitment that includes the Federal Fire Service. The Ministry of Interior confirms that the 2024/2025-cycle CBT was conducted in November 2025.

Who administers the FFS CBT?

The FFS Recruitment CBT is administered by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), the umbrella body responsible for recruitment into paramilitary services in Nigeria.

How many questions are in the FFS CBT and what is the time limit?

CDCFIB and the Ministry of Interior have not published a fixed item count or duration for the 2024/2025 recruitment CBT in the official sources reviewed. Ignore third-party figures unless a current official notice confirms them.

Is there a fee to take the FFS Recruitment CBT?

No, there is generally no application or examination fee for the Federal Fire Service recruitment process. Candidates should be wary of any requests for payment.

What topics are covered in the FFS CBT?

CDCFIB has not published a weighted syllabus for the 2024/2025 CBT in the official sources reviewed. This practice bank uses a broad preparation mix of aptitude, basic science, fire safety, civics, and agency awareness without claiming official weights.

What is a good passing score for the FFS CBT?

CDCFIB has not published the 2024/2025-cycle CBT cut score in the official sources reviewed. Follow only the result or status communicated through the official recruitment process.