Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment 2025/2026

Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Recruitment 2025/2026 application form, requirements, qualifications, and guidelines for free here – http://gnfsonline.com/

GNFS Recruitment Form

About Ghana National Fire Service, GNFS

The primary aim of the Ghana National Fire Service at its established in 1963 by Act 219 was firefighting and extinguishment, and to render humanitarian services. Subsequently, in 1997 the Ghana National Fire Service Act (Act 537) was enacted to re-establish the Ghana National Fire Service with the objective of prevention and management of undesired fires and other related matters with an expanded mandate. The purpose of Act 537 was to expand the functions of the GNFS taking into cognizance modern trends in the Fire Services all over the world; from fire intervention to fire prevention and safety.

IMPORTANT: Please as of the time of publication, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) 2022/2023 recruitment is yet to commence. This post is to guide interested applicants on the requirements and application process for the Ghana National Fire Service. Once the recruitment process commences, this post will be updated.

gnfsonline.com recruitment: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaians for the 2022/2023 Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) recruitment exercise.  INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED members of the public can apply for any of the Job positions available at GNFS.

This Post contends the following values:-

  • GNFS Recruitment Entry Requirements
  • Ghana National Fire Service Recruitment Application Form?
  • GNFS Entry Examinations
  • GHFS Recruitment Training
  • Ghana National Fire Service Application Closing Date.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The GNFS is an equal opportunity offering agency and does not engage any middlemen in any operations. Applicants are entreated to rely on info posted on the portal only and from the official mass messaging PLATFORMS.

Contents

GHANA NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE RECRUITMENT – GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

The Ghana National Fire Service has opened enlistment/recruitment opportunities for eligible Ghanaian Citizens interested in Saving Lives and Property from the ravages of disaster.

Read through the Requirements Thoroughly Before Starting the Application Process.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

Eligible applicants must:

a. Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
b. Be with no criminal record and of good character.
c. Be physically and medically fit by Ghana National Fire Service standards.
d. Be of a minimum height of 1.73 metres (5ft 8 Inches) for males and 1.63 metres (5ft 4 Inches) for females.
e. Be within the age ranges stated below for the various category of applicants.

(1) Officer Corps  – Be not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years of age by 21st September 2021.

(2) Recruits/Tradesmen

      • (a) Be not less than 18 years and not more than 30 years of age for General Duties and Tradesmen applicants and not more than by 21st September 2021.
      • (b) Be not more than 35 years of age for Drivers/Mechanics with a minimum Driver’s License of Class “D”.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICER CORPS 2021

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of 1st Degree from an Accredited University in addition to at least two (2) years post working experience in the under-listed fields;

a. Engineers: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Building Technology from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.

b. Forensic Scientist: Physics, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, or Computer Science from an Accredited Tertiary Institution. b. Be with no criminal record and of good character.

c. Transport and Workshop Officers: Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

d. Estate Officers: Development Planning, Planning or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

e. Marketing Officers: Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

f. Accounts Officers: Procurement, Accounting, Business Management, Administration or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

g. Human Resource Officers: Human Resource Administration/Management, Consultancy

h. Caterers/Hospitality: Hospitality Management, Tourism, or a related field from an accredited Tertiary Institution.

3. REGISTERED GENERAL NURSES (RGN)

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4. COUNSELLORS

Applicants must have a minimum of a 1st Degree in Counseling from an Accredited Tertiary Institution Nursing from an Accredited Tertiary Institution.

5. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICERS

Applicants must have a minimum of a 1st Degree in Communication Studies, Publishing Studies, Public Relations or Journalism from an Accredited Institution.

6. LAWYERS

Applicants must have the following:

a. LLB/BL qualification from an Accredited Institution.
b. Not More than 35 years of age.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR 2021 RECRUITS

GENERAL DUTIES

FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE CREW

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • b. Four (4) credits in the Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Level Certificate, including English or Mathematics or ‘A’ Level / ‘O’ Level with credit in English.
      a. Four (4) Passes in SSCE/WASSCE, a pass in English Language or Mathematics may be an added advantage but not a requirement.

TRADESMEN

DRIVERS AND DRIVER MECHANICS

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • b. A Professional Certificate in Software Development, Website Development & Maintenance, and Database Administration from an Accredited Institution.
      a. SSCE/WASSCE, ‘O’/’A’ Level, GES Intermediate Level

IT TECHNICIANS

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • c. Minimum of three (3) years driving experience.
      b. Driver License D (minimum).
      a. SSCE/WASSCE, ‘O’/’A’ Level, GES Intermediate Level, NVTI Grades I & II Automobile Certificate, City and Guilds Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or J.S.S Certificate with 10 years driving experience

PAINTING AND WRITING

In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following;

    • c. NVTI Certificate II in Painting and Decoration.
      b. GES Intermediate Certificate Painting and Decorative Craft.
      a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in creative Arts Designs.

REGISTERED GENERAL NURSE (RGN)

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have a Certificate in Nursing from an Accredited Institution

    • c. NVTI Certificate II in Painting and Decoration.
      b. GES Intermediate Certificate Painting and Decorative Craft.
      a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in creative Arts Designs.

BANDSMEN

In addition to satisfying requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in General eligibility, applicants must have SSCE/WASSCE certificate including the following

a. Regimental Band

    • iii. Percussion: Should be good at every aspect of Percussion.
      ii. Should be able to read staff notations
      i. Should be able to play more than one (1) Instrument including Clarinets, Bassoons, Flutes, Alto, and Tenor Sax.

b. Dance Band

    • iii. Bass and Lead Guitarist should be conversant with all types of songs.
      ii. The vocalist must be able to sing all types of songs and back the songs as well
      i. Keyboardists should be conversant with all types of songs.

ELECTRONICS/AUTO ELECTRICIANS/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • c. City and Guilds Certificate in Electronics, Auto Electrician and Electrical Engineering
      b. GES Intermediate Certificate.
      a. COTVET Certificate II.

ELECTRICIANS

In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • c. City & Guilds Certificate in Electrical Engineering.
      b. GES Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation Work
      a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Electrical Engineering Technology.

CATERERS/HOSPITALITY

In addition to satisfying the general requirements “a”, “b”, “c”, “d”, and “e” in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:

    • b. GES intermediate Certificate in Food and Beverage Service.
      a. GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.

SPORTSMEN/WOMEN

In addition to satisfying “i”, “ii ” “iii “iv “v” applicants must have at least a BECE certificate and proven skills in at least two sports disciplines at the district or regional level.

GHANA NATIONAL FIRE SERVICE RECRUITMENT – HOW TO APPLY

Carefully read through the entry and recruitment instructions on this page before proceeding to apply for GNFS enlistment. Make your decisions and take note of all required data in the subsequent steps.

NB: Make sure to buy your e-voucher from any of the GCB Bank branches across the country. You will need the serial number and the PIN from the e-voucher before starting the registration process.

  1. Visit the Ghana National Fire Service, GNFS Recruitment Portal via http://gnfsonline.com/
  2. Click on the Apply Now tab and enter the e-voucher serial and pin code details. Select your highest educational level.
  3. Select your preferred branch enter your Bio and Educational data and upload a passport-sized picture of dimension (200×180) pixels before submitting.
  4. Print out a copy of the application summary report, which contains details of your Applicant Identification (ID Number) and other relevant data.
  5. Once the application is successfully submitted you can come back before the closing date to print your summary report with help of the card purchased.

IMPORTANT: Supply only genuine data about yourself (Bio & Educational). Any form of false data submitted would not be treated lightly by GNFS command, and defaulters would be apprehended and prosecuted.

GNFS Recruitment E-Vouchers

Sale of e-Voucher at all Branches of the GCB Bank commences on THE DATE SCHEDULED BELOW

  • Sale of E-voucher starts on Wednesday, 25th August 2021 ends on Friday, 17th September 2021
  • Online application starts on Monday, 30th August 2021 ends on Wednesday, 22th September 2021

For further information, please log onto the National Fire Service Website http://gnfsonline.com/

How to Purchase Fire Service Recruitment Voucher via Mobile Money

You can simply buy the Ghana National Fire Service recruitment voucher by dialing *422*470#

Then follow the prompt displayed on your mobile phone

Allow payment via mobile money on all mobile networks

Apply with Serial Number & Pincode on the National Fire Service recruitment portal: http://gnfsonline.com/

 GNFS Recruitment – Screening and Examination

All Applicants are to note that the Screening Centre for each of the 16 Regions are the various GNFS Headquarter’s in same regions and the Tema Headquarters as second screening centre for Accra Candidates.

GNFS Recruitment – Medical Examination

Applicants who are successful in the Screening Examination will be invited in batches, for Medical Examination.

GNFS Recruitment Training

Only applicants who are successful in the Screening Examination will be invited for training.

GNFS Recruitment Feeding, Transportation, and Accommodation.

Applicants will be responsible for their feeding, Transportation, and Accommodation throughout the recruitment
exercise.

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