ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

RA 6975, RA 9263, RA 9592, CSC Rules and Regulations and Qualification Standards, BFP Memo Circulars and SOP’s
on Administrative Matters

1. According to Republic Act No. 9263, what is the rank of Chief, BFP?
Director
Senior Superintendent
Director General
Chief Superintendent

2. This Act shall be known as the " Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail management and Penology
Professionalization Act of 2004."
Republic Act No. 6967
Republic Act No. 9263
Republic Act No. 7805
Republic Act No. 6975

3. Maria is a firefighter at the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Cebu City. She has been serving for five years
and has received several commendations for her bravery and skills. She wants to apply for a higher rank and
position in the BFP. What is the general basis for the promotion of BFP personnel, according to Republic Act
No. 9263?
Palakasan system
Awards and commendations
Performance evaluation
Merit and fitness
According to Section 10 of the Republic Act No. 9263, the system of promotion shall be based on merits and the
availability of vacant ranks in the BFP and the BJMP staffing pattern.

4. It is the law that created the Bureau of Fire Protection which is under the Department of Interior and Local
Government. This is also known as the "Department of Interior and Local Government. Act of 1990."
Republic Act No. 7610
Republic Act No. 6975
Republic Act No. 9263
Republic Act No. 9165

5. Liza is a firefighter at the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Baguio City. She was part of the team that
responded to a massive fire at a hotel. She bravely entered the burning building and rescued several guests
who were trapped inside. She also helped put out the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby
structures. Her heroic actions were recognized by the Department of the Interior and Local Government
(DILG) and the BFP. What kind of promotion can she receive for her act of conspicuous courage and gallantry
at the risk of her life above and beyond the call of duty?
Temporary Promotion
Posthumous promotion
Regular Promotion
Meritorious or Spot Promotion
 6. What is the position title for the third officer in command at the organizational structure of the BFP?
Deputy Chief for Operations
Deputy Chief for Investigation
Deputy Chief for Fire Safety Enforcement
Deputy Chief for Administration

7. It refers to the number of persons an individual can supervise effectively, it is known as span of attention.
Span of control
Personnel development
Division of work
Unity of command

8. The BFP Region III is conducting recruitment for new firefighters to strengthen their force. The selection
process involves considering the educational background of the candidates to ensure they meet the
qualifications for entering the fire service. Who among the following candidates is qualified to enter the fire
service based on their educational attainment?
Pedro, who finished a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Elsa, a college undergraduate with 72 units for a Bachelor of Science in Criminology.
Jose, who is a graduate of Senior High School.
Liam, who has a 2-year college education but with NC II in driving issued by TESDA.

9. Fire Officer Cruz was seriously injured while responding to a fire incident in Magalang, Pampanga. Due to the
severity of the injury and the risk of infection, his doctor decided to amputate his both legs, leading to his
permanent disability to fire service. How much lifetime pension will he be receiving?
70% of his last salary
80% of his last salary
100% of his last salary
90% of his last salary

10. No person shall be appointed as uniformed personnel of the BFP unless he/she possesses the following
minimum qualifications, except one;
Must be at least one meter and fifty-two centimeters in height for male, and one meter and fifty-seven
centimeters for female.
Must possess the appropriate civil service eligibility.
Must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offense or crime involving moral turpitude.
A person of good moral character
 11. Today is March 10, 2024. Who among the following firefighters has reached the mandatory retirement age?
Carla, who was born on March 15, 1975 and joined the BFP on May 8, 1997
Mario, who was born on January 1, 1968 and joined the BFP on January 27, 1990.
Ana, who was born on June 30, 1970 and joined the BFP on July 31, 1992
Luis, who was born on December 31, 1972 and joined the BFP on September 30, 1996
He has reached the mandatory retirement age of 56 years old on January 1, 2024. The other firefighters are still
below the retirement age as of March 10, 2024, the date of this conversation.

12. By what year does the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) aim to have a modern fire service fully capable of
ensuring a fire safe nation?
2034
2030
2044
2050

13. Who is eligible to be a Chief of the Intelligence and Investigation Unit in the BFP?
Any officer with foreign investigation training
Any BFP Officer who completed FAIOC or FAIIC
BFP NCO with FAID Training
Any BFP commissioned officer

14. Why are fire investigators not allowed to hold positions related to Fire Safety Inspection and Evaluation in
the BFP?
To prevent a conflict of interest.
The is an excess number of Fire Safety Inspectors
Because it is not a part of their job description.
Due to the lack of proper training.

15. A BFP Personnel may be removed through ______ if he/she has rendered less than twenty (20) years of
service.
retirement
separation
resignation
Dropping from the rolls

16. Under Republic Act No. 11549, BFP applicants must be at least ______ in height for males, and ________ for
females.
1.62m and 1.57m
1.52m and 1.57m
1.57m and 1.52m
1.52m and 1.47m
17. According to Republic Act No. 9263, a Fire Officer 1 applicant must weigh not more or less than how many
kilograms from the standard weight corresponding to his/her height, age, and sex?
5kg
3kg
10kg
8kg

18. It is the reduction of BFP personnel as a result of resignation, retirement, dismissal under existing laws,
death, or transfer to another office.
dismissal
retrenchment
restructuring
attrition

19. It is a process where a job or position for which BFP applicants are selected to the fire service. It is the
designation of a person to an office or position by competent authority.
appointment
hiring
selection
recruitment

20. What is the mandatory training/schooling that should be undertaken by a BFP officer with a rank of Fire
Inspector before he will be promoted to Fire Senior Inspector?
Fire Officers Candidate Course
Fire Officer Orientation Course
Fire Officer Basic Course
Fire Officer Advance Course

21. What is the mandatory training/schooling that should be undertaken by a newly hired FO1 before he
becomes a full-fledged Fire Officer 1?
Fire Officers Advance Course
Fire Officers Basic Course
Fire Basic Recruit Course
Fire Officers Candidate Course