Are you a current government employee looking for a career shift? The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced urgent openings for *Mid-Management positions within the Federal Fire Service (FFS).
If you are searching for the latest CDCFIB recruitment news or Federal Fire Service vacancies, this guide provides all the essential details, requirements, and the specific method of application.
Important Notice: This specific recruitment is internal/external but strictly for existing employees of Federal, State, or Local Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Personnel of Paramilitary Services are not eligible.
Available Positions and Ranks
The Board is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the following Mid-Management positions. Please note the specific CONPASS (Consolidated Para-Military Salary Structure) grade levels:
Deputy Controller of Fire (DCF) – CONPASS 14
Assistant Controller of Fire – CONPASS 13
Chief Superintendent of Fire – CONPASS 12
Superintendent of Fire – CONPASS 11
Assistant Superintendent of Fire – CONPASS 10
Statutory Requirements: Who Can Apply?
To successfully apply for these Federal Fire Service jobs, applicants must meet the following strict statutory requirements. Failure to meet these criteria will lead to disqualification.
1. Employment Status: You must currently be an employee of a Federal, State, or Local Government Ministry, Department, or Agency (MDA).
2. Height: Minimum of 1.65m for Males and 1.60m for Females.
3. Fitness: Must be physically and mentally fit, with a Medical Certificate of Fitness from a government-recognised hospital.
4. Records:
Possess a Letter of Identification from your Local Government of Origin.
Evidence of Confirmation of Appointment.
Certified True Copy (CTC) of Record of Service.
Copy of letter(s) of previous appointment(s).
Submission of the last three (3) years of APER/PMS.
5. Character: Must not have any criminal record and must be free from financial embarrassment.
6. Exclusions: Current personnel of Paramilitary Services are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply: CDCFIB Application Method
Unlike general recruitments that often use the recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng portal, this specific mid-management exercise requires a direct email submission.
Follow these steps carefully:
1. Prepare Your Documents: Scan all required documents listed above.
2. Format: Ensure all documents are in PDF format.
3. Submit via Email: Send your application and attached documents to the Secretary to the Board via the dedicated email address:
Email: [email protected]
4. Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than 15th December, 2025.
> Application Rule: You can apply for only ONE position. Multiple applications will automatically disqualify a candidate.
Application Deadline: 15th December, 2025
(Submit within one week of this publication)
Cost of Application: FREE.
The CDCFIB warns applicants that this application process is absolutely free. Do not pay anyone for assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions (SEO)
Is the CDCFIB recruitment portal open for fresh graduates?
This specific advertisement is for MidManagement positions targeted at current government employees (MDAs). Fresh graduates should watch for general recruitment announcements on the official CDCFIB portal.
What is the CDCFIB official email for this application?
Applications for these Federal Fire Service positions must be sent to [email protected].
Can paramilitary officers apply for this Federal Fire Service vacancy?
No. The advertisement explicitly states that personnel of Paramilitary Services are not eligible to apply.
