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Key Facts: Fire Officer Exam (FOE) Exam

160 items

Total Test Items (150 scored)

Philippine Information Agency / CSC

3h 5m

Time Limit

Civil Service Commission

80.00

Passing General Rating

CSC Examination Announcement No. 01, s. 2026

PhP 700

Examination Fee

CSC Examination Announcement No. 01, s. 2026

75%

Specialized Area Weight

CSC Examination Announcement No. 01, s. 2026

21-35 yrs

Age Requirement

Civil Service Commission

The Fire Officer Examination (FOE) is the CSC's special exam for aspiring BFP fire officers. It has 160 items (150 scored plus 10 personal information) completed in 3 hours and 5 minutes, split into General Ability (25%) and a Specialized Area (75%) on fire suppression, safety and prevention, investigation, and administration. A general rating of at least 80.00 confers Second Level Eligibility. The examination fee is PhP 700.00.

Sample Fire Officer Exam (FOE) Practice Questions

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1Choose the word that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to COMBUSTIBLE.
A.Flammable
B.Fireproof
C.Volatile
D.Ignitable
Explanation: Combustible means capable of catching fire and burning easily. Its antonym is fireproof (or non-combustible), describing materials that resist burning.
2Select the word that best completes the analogy: HOSE is to WATER as NOZZLE is to ____.
A.Pump
B.Stream
C.Hydrant
D.Ladder
Explanation: A hose carries water; a nozzle shapes and directs it into a stream. The analogy links a tool to the form of the substance it delivers.
3Identify the correctly spelled word.
A.Asphyxiation
B.Asphixiation
C.Asphyxeation
D.Asphyxiaton
Explanation: "Asphyxiation" (suffocation from lack of oxygen) is spelled a-s-p-h-y-x-i-a-t-i-o-n. Knowing fire-service vocabulary spelling helps in report writing.
4Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct.
A.The firefighters has responded quickly to the alarm.
B.The firefighters have responded quickly to the alarm.
C.The firefighters responds quickly to the alarm.
D.The firefighters is responding quickly to the alarm.
Explanation: "Firefighters" is plural and requires the plural verb "have." Subject-verb agreement is a core verbal-reasoning skill on the FOE.
5Read the passage: "All fire safety inspections in commercial buildings must be completed before a business permit is renewed. The Quezon City Mall renewed its business permit last week." Which conclusion is BEST supported?
A.The mall failed its inspection
B.The mall completed its fire safety inspection
C.The mall does not need an inspection
D.The permit was renewed without inspection
Explanation: If inspection must precede permit renewal and the permit was renewed, the inspection must have been completed. This is valid deductive reasoning from the stated rule.
6Choose the word that MOST NEARLY means EXTINGUISH.
A.Ignite
B.Quench
C.Ventilate
D.Salvage
Explanation: To extinguish a fire is to put it out, and "quench" likewise means to put out or suppress a flame. Both describe stopping combustion.
7Select the word that best completes the analogy: SMOKE is to FIRE as SYMPTOM is to ____.
A.Cure
B.Disease
C.Doctor
D.Medicine
Explanation: Smoke is a visible indicator of fire, just as a symptom is an indicator of an underlying disease. The relationship is sign-to-cause.
8Which word is the correct synonym for HAZARD?
A.Safeguard
B.Danger
C.Permit
D.Drill
Explanation: A hazard is a source of potential harm or danger. In fire service, identifying hazards is central to prevention and inspection work.
9In a sequence, each fire truck carries 2 more firefighters than the previous one: 4, 6, 8, 10, ... How many firefighters does the 7th truck carry?
A.14
B.16
C.18
D.12
Explanation: This is an arithmetic sequence starting at 4 with a common difference of 2. The nth term is 4 + (n-1)(2); for n=7: 4 + 6(2) = 16.
10A water tank holds 2,000 liters. If a pump discharges 50 liters per second, how long will it take to empty the full tank?
A.20 seconds
B.40 seconds
C.50 seconds
D.100 seconds
Explanation: Time equals volume divided by flow rate: 2,000 liters / 50 liters per second = 40 seconds. Flow-rate computations are common numerical-reasoning items.

About the Fire Officer Exam (FOE) Exam

The Fire Officer Examination (FOE) is a special civil service examination administered by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to establish a Register of Eligibles from which appointment to second-level ranks in the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) is made. The test contains 160 items (150 scored multiple-choice questions plus 10 personal information items) and is completed in 3 hours and 5 minutes. Its scope is divided into General Ability (25%) and a Specialized Area (75%) covering fire suppression, fire safety and prevention, fire investigation, and administrative matters. An examinee must obtain a general rating of at least 80.00 to pass and earn Second Level Eligibility. The examination fee is PhP 700.00.

Questions

160 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours and 5 minutes

Passing Score

General rating of at least 80.00

Exam Fee

PhP 700.00 (Civil Service Commission (CSC), proctored at CSC regional testing centers nationwide)

Fire Officer Exam (FOE) Exam Content Outline

25%

General Ability

Verbal reasoning, analytical reasoning, and numerical reasoning assessing foundational aptitude and problem-solving for fire-service work

30%

Fire Suppression

Pre-fire planning, firefighting techniques and procedures, fire behavior, classes of fire, extinguishing agents, and tools, equipment, and apparatus

20%

Fire Safety and Prevention

Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514), NFPA-related and building/electrical codes, BFP Citizens Charter, and fire safety inspection SOPs

15%

Fire Investigation

Law on Arson, constitutional rights of the accused, prima facie evidence of arson, Rules of Court, and evidence identification and handling

10%

Administrative Matters

RA 6975, RA 9263, and RA 9592 with IRRs, CSC rules and qualification standards, and BFP memorandum circulars and SOPs

How to Pass the Fire Officer Exam (FOE) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: General rating of at least 80.00
  • Exam length: 160 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours and 5 minutes
  • Exam fee: PhP 700.00

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

Fire Officer Exam (FOE) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Allocate study time by weight: Fire Suppression (30%) and Fire Safety and Prevention (20%) together account for half the exam, so prioritize them.
2Read the Fire Code of the Philippines (RA 9514) and its 2019 Revised IRR directly - the FSIC/FSEC process and BFP enforcement powers are frequent topics.
3Memorize the classes of fire (A, B, C, D, K), the fire tetrahedron, and the matching extinguishing agents and methods.
4Study the Law on Arson (PD 1613), prima facie evidence of arson, and the constitutional rights of the accused for the Fire Investigation section.
5Learn the BFP-related laws: RA 6975 (created the BFP), RA 9263 (professionalization), and RA 9592 (extended eligibility timelines).
6Practice General Ability daily with timed verbal, analytical, and numerical drills to build speed for the 25% aptitude portion.
7Take full-length timed mock exams to manage the 3-hour-and-5-minute limit and aim comfortably above the 80.00 passing rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fire Officer Examination (FOE)?

The FOE is a special civil service examination administered by the Civil Service Commission to establish a Register of Eligibles for appointment to second-level ranks in the Bureau of Fire Protection. Passing it confers Second Level Eligibility needed to qualify as a fire officer.

Who administers the Fire Officer Examination?

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) administers the FOE nationwide at its regional testing centers. The exam supports recruitment into the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) under the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

How many questions are on the FOE and how long is it?

The FOE contains 160 items - 150 scored multiple-choice questions plus 10 personal information items - and examinees are given 3 hours and 5 minutes to complete it, with a pre-exam briefing beforehand.

What score do I need to pass the FOE?

An examinee must obtain a general rating of at least 80.00 to pass. Passing confers Second Level Civil Service Eligibility, which is required to apply for fire officer positions in the BFP.

What subjects does the FOE cover?

The FOE is split into General Ability (25%) covering verbal, analytical, and numerical reasoning, and a Specialized Area (75%) covering Fire Suppression (30%), Fire Safety and Prevention (20%), Fire Investigation (15%), and Administrative Matters (10%).

How much does the Fire Officer Examination cost?

The examination fee is PhP 700.00, which is non-refundable. Applicants file in person or online at a CSC Regional or Field Office during the announced application period on a first-come, first-served basis.

What are the requirements to take the FOE?

Applicants must be Filipino citizens, 21 to 35 years old on the filing date, bachelor's degree holders, and of good moral character. They must also not have taken the FOE, POE, or BCLTE within three months before the exam.

Can I retake the FOE if I do not pass?

Yes. Candidates who do not pass may re-apply and re-take the FOE on a future schedule announced by the CSC, subject to the qualification requirements and the three-month rule between the FOE, POE, and BCLTE.