Ghana National Fire Service Nationwide Recruitment
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has officially opened its nationwide recruitment drive, inviting qualified Ghanaians to join the service. This recruitment aims to strengthen the agency’s workforce and enhance emergency response capacity across the country. Interested applicants can apply for various roles in fire safety, rescue operations, and administrative support.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicant must:
- Be a Ghanaian citizen by birth.
- Be with no criminal record and of good character.
- Not have been dismissed from any public service or any other employment.
- Be not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years of age for the Officer Corps by 1st November 2025
- Be not less than 18 years and not more than 32 years of age for non-Tradesmen by 1st November 2025
- Be not less than 18 years and not more than 35 years of age for Tradesmen /artisans by 1st November 2025
- Be physically and medically fit by Fire Service standards.
- Be of a minimum height of 1.73 metres/173 cm/ (5ft 8 inches) for males and 1.63 metres / 163 cm/ (5ft 4 inches) for females.
- Have five (5) credits (not less than Grade 6) at BECE
- Be not Bonded by any organization
- Have five (5) passes (Up to Grade C6, including English and Mathematics) at WASSCE/SSSCE or the requisite credit/passes in respective trade qualifications from GES Intermediate or Advanced Level
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR 2025
OFFICER CORPS
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have a minimum of a first degree (at least Second-Class Lower Division) from an Accredited University in the under-listed fields;
- Civil Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering,
- Electrical Engineering,
- Architectural Engineering
- Building Technology
- Forensic Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Bio-Chemistry
- Computer Science / ICT
- Transport and Logistics
- Estate.
- Marketing.
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Catering/Hospitality.
- Public Relations
- Public Administration
- Disaster Management
- LLB/BL
- Medical and Allied Sciences
- French
- English
- Fire Engineering
- Mathematics/statistics
RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l,j and kin general eligibility, applicants must be
ORDAINED MINISTER OR CHAPLAIN
Have at least a first degree in Theology of good standing in a Christian denomination approved by any of the following bodies: the Ghana Catholic Secretariat, Christian Council of Ghana, the Pentecostal Council of Ghana or other recognized Christian Bodies.
IMAM
iii. Have at least a first degree in Islamic Studies with an excellent Knowledge of Arabic
- Be in good standing with a Muslim denomination approved by any of the following bodies: the office of the National Regional Chief Imam, the office of the Ameer of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, or other similar nationally recognized Muslim bodies.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT (NON-TRADESMEN) FOR 2025 RECRUITS
GENERAL DUTIES
Firefighters and Rescue Crew; In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l.j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have the following:
- Five (5) passes SSCE/WASSCE, including English language and Mathematics
- Four (4) credits in the Ghana Education Service (GES) Intermediate Level Certificate, and a pass in English and Mathematics or ‘A’ Level or ‘O’ Level with credit in English.
ACCOUNTING OFFICERS
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l,j and k) in general eligibility applicants must have any of the following:
- Six(6) Passes, including English and Mathematics at WASSCE with Accounting or Business options
- RSA Stage III in Accounting
- Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting Option)
- HND Accounting.
MEDICAL AND ALLIED SCIENCES.
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l,j and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following with at least one (1) year working experience in a recognized health facility5
General Nurses
- 3 Year Diploma in Nursing (Registered General Nursing/Registered Mental Nursing/Registered Community Health Nursing/Emergency Nursing) and must have completed the mandatory rotation.
- Must have registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.
Midwives
- Diploma in Midwifery (Registered Midwifery) and must have completed the mandatory rotation.
Pharmacy Technicians.
- HND/3-year Diploma in Dispensing Technology must have completed the mandatory national service.
- Technical Officers (Dental Surgery Assistant/Technology).
- 3-year Diploma in Dental Surgery option, and must have completed the mandatory national service.
- 3 year Diploma in Dental Technology option and must have completed the mandatory national service.
Technical Officers (Radiology).
- 3-year Diploma in Radiology Technology and must have completed the mandatory national service.
Technical Officers (Nutrition).
- 3 year Diploma in Public Health (Nutrition) or Food Health & Nutrition and must have completed the mandatory national service
Technical Officers (Health Promotion).
- 3 year Diploma in Public Health (Health Promotion) and must have completed the mandatory national service.
Technical Officers (Disease Control & Surveillance).
- 3-year Diploma in Public Health (Disease Control) plus one (1) year mandatory national service.
Technical Officers (Medical Laboratory).
- 3-year Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology plus one (1) year mandatory national service.
Technical Officers (Physiotherapy).
- 3-year Diploma in Physiotherapy plus one (1) year mandatory national service.
Technical Officers (Health Information Systems).
- 3-year Diploma in Public Health (Informatics/Information systems) plus one (1) year mandatory national service.
Technical Officers (Bio-statistics).
- 3-year Diploma in Health Statistics plus one (1) year mandatory national service.
Psychiatry/Mental Nurses.
i. 3-year Diploma in Mental Nursing (Registered Mental Nursing) from an accredited institution of higher learning. Must be in good standing with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.
Technical Officers (Optical)
- 3-year Diploma in Optical Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Nurse Assistants Clinical.
i. Certificate in Nursing (Registered Nurse Assistant Clinical) from an accredited institution of higher learning. Must be in good standing with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.
Medical Laboratory Assistants,
- Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning plus one (1) year mandatory national service.
Biomedical Technician:
- CTVET/GES Diploma in Biomedical and Electro Medical Engineering,
- CTVET/GES Radio, TV and Electronics Part I,
- CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Electronics Engineering.
CATERING/HOSPITALITY
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l,j and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following;
- HND/3 Year Diploma in Hotel Tourism and Hospitality Management plus one (1) year mandatory national service.
- GES (COTVET) Certificate II in Hospitality and Catering Management.
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
- CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Electronics Engineering.
RECORDS AND ARCHIVES
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l,j and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following:
- Diploma in Archival Studies.
- Diploma in Records Management from an accredited Institution of Higher Learning.
SURVEYORS
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l,j and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following;
- GSSM Certificate in Surveying
- GSSM Certificate in Mapping.
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Surveying
- COTVET Certificate II in Surveying
- Certificate in Surveying (GSSM).
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR 2025 RECRUITS
TRADESMEN
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l.j and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following;
Electricians:
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Electrical Installation
- COTVET Certificate II in Electrical Works,
- City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical Engineering,
- Electrical Engineering Technology Part I (GES),
- NVTI Candidates must have 6 passes in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.
Plant Mechanics/Fitters:
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Plant Mechanic/Fitting,
- GES Certificate in Plant Mechanic Fitting,
- COTVET Certificate II in Plant Mechanic Fitting,
- City and Guilds Certificate in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering,
- NVTI Candidates must have 6 passes in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.
Painting/Sign writing:
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Painting/Sign Writing,
- COTVET Certificate II in Painting/Sign Writing,
- City and Guilds Certificate in Painting/Sign Writing.
- NVTI Candidates must have 6 passes in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.
Plumbers:
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Plumbing
- COTVET Certificate II in Plumbing
- City and Guilds Certificate in Plumbing
- NVTI Candidates must have 6 passes in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.
Masons:
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Masonry
- COTVET Certificate II in Masonry
- City and Guilds Certificate in Masonry
- NVTI Candidates must have 6 passes in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate II.
Wood Construction Technology (Carpentry):
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Wood Construction Technology
- GES or COTVET Certificate II in Wood Construction Technology,
- City and Guilds Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery,
- NVTI Candidates must have 6 passes in BECE and Proficiency II/Certificate I/Certificate.
Topo/Architectural Draughtsman:
- GES Intermediate Certificate in Architectural Drawing,
- COVET Certificate II in Architectural Drawing.
Automotive Technicians
- CTVET/GES Diploma in Automobile Engineering,
- City and Guilds Certificate/Diploma in Automobile Engineering,
- CTVET/GES Motor Vehicle Technician (Intermediate, Part I, Part II and Part III),
- CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Automobile Engineering and Heavy Duty & Diesel Mechanics.
Drivers
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l.j and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following;
- License class C,D,E, and F with a minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
Welders
- Welding, Steel Bender, and Fabrication Technicians
- CTVET/GES Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Engineering
- CTVET/GES Advance Craft (Advanced Welding)
- CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Welding and Fabrication Technology.
Office Machine Technician:
- CTVET/GES Diploma in Office machine Mechanics,
- CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Computer System.
- Automobile Electricals/Electronics Technician:
- CTVET/GES Diploma in Automobile Electricals and
Electronics Engineering,
- City & Guilds Certificate in Auto Electricals/Electronics
CTVET/GES Motor
- Vehicle Technician (Intermediate, Part I, Part II and Part III),
- CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Automobile Engineering.
Upholstery Technician:
- CTVET/GES Advance Craft (General Tailoring Advanced),
- CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Upholstery Design and Construction.
Hot and Cold Technician:
- CTVET/GES Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Condition Engineering, City &
- Guilds Certificate/Diploma in HVAC,
- CTVET/GES Refrigeration Mechanic Part II,
- CTVET/NABTEX Certificate II in Refrigeration and Air Condition Technology.
Signal/System Operator/Network Technicians.
- Diploma/Certificates Network Technician
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)/Cisco Certified Network
- Professional (CCNP),
- Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE),
- Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA),
- Software Engineering, Network Engineering,
- Telecom Engineering, Server Management,
- Ethical Hacking,
- Cyber Security.
Hardware Technicians:
- COMPTIA A+,
- COMPTIA Ν.
- Networking Engineering,
- Telecom Engineering.
- Radio Technician.
- Telecom Technician (part II or part III),
- Electronic/Electronic Technicians (Part II or Part III),
- Radio Servicing Technician,
- RF Engineer/RF Technician,
- Power System Technician,
- Microwave Technician.
Telephone Technician.
- Telecom Technician (Part II or Part III),
- Repairs/Maintenance of Equipment,
- Electronic/Electronic Engineering.
- Fibre Optic Technology,
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (VOIP).
Information Technology (IT) / Network Administration,
- Certificate from a recognised Institution, including knowledge in LINUX/Windows Server 2003, 2008 and above.
Database Administration.
- Certification in MySQL, SQL, and Oracle from a recognised Institution.
Computer System Development
- Certification in VB,
- C++ and Java from a recognised Institution.
- Certification in HTML,
- PHP, CSS, CMS, Adobe, and Photoshop from a recognised Institution.
Tailors/seamstress/Textiles
- Six passes in BECE and NVTI passes in proficiency A & B
- GES Intermediate Certificate,
- COVET Certificate II
- NVTI Grade I & II proficiency
Education Corps,
- Diploma in Education (French).
- Diploma in Education (English).
2) SPORTSMEN
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l.j and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have any of the following;
- Proven track record in recognised sports discipline.
- Be proficient in any:
- Boxing,
- Football,
- Handball,
- Basketball,
- Hockey,
- Tennis Table
- Long Tennis,
- Volleyball,
- Athletics (Track & Field),
- Badminton
- Wrestling
- Martial Art
- Bowling
- Meet GNFS physical standards.
- Pass a full medical examination.
- Exhibit discipline, good character, and team spirit.
- Pass sports-specific trials during recruitment.
- Shortlisted players or professionals will undergo justification in their respective sports disciplines.
- Applicants affiliated with clubs and actively participating in recognized Sports Association Leagues shall have an added advantage during the selection process.
BANDSMEN
In addition to satisfying requirements 1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,l,j, and k) in general eligibility, applicants must have a Diploma / Certificate in Music and satisfy the following;
Regimental Band
- Should be able to play more than one (1) instrument, including Clarinets, Bassoons, Flutes, Alto and Tenor Sax.
- Should be able to read the staff notations.
- Should be good at every aspect of Percussion.
Dance Band
- Diploma/Certificate in Music
- Should be conversant with all types of songs as a Keyboardist.
- Must be able to sing all types of songs and back the songs as well as a Vocalist.
- Should be conversant with all types of songs as a Bass and Lead Guitarist.
HOW TO APPLY
The Ministry of the Interior wishes to inform the public that from 15th November to 15th December 2025, applications will be received for recruitment into the Ghana National Fire Service.
This nationwide recruitment exercise forms part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Ghana’s internal security architecture, enhance public safety, and promote effective service delivery across all security agencies. The Ministry, therefore, invites suitably qualified, disciplined, and patriotic Ghanaian citizens who desire to serve the nation with integrity, professionalism, and dedication to submit their applications within the stated period.
Details of the available vacancies, together with the specific requirements, qualifications, and application procedures for each category and post under the respective agencies, are provided below. Interested applicants are advised to carefully read all instructions and ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited for screening, aptitude test, and background verification.
Applicants are cautioned not to deal with individuals or groups who claim they can influence the recruitment process for a fee. The Ministry of the Interior and its Agencies do not charge any fee at any stage of the exercise. Any applicant found to have submitted false information or forged documents will be disqualified and may face prosecution. Additionally, applicants who engage middlemen at any stage of the recruitment will be automatically disqualified from the process. Under each one, use the last 4 paragraphs here
MODE OF APPLICATION – will be communicated in due course.
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