FSO

There are three categories of Fire SafetyOfficers(FSO):

• FSO - General (FSO-G)
• FSO - Advance (FSO-A)
• FSO - Specialist (FSO-S)

The qualification required to become a Fire Safety Officer(FSO) for each category of FSO can be downloaded from the URL https://fso.gujfiresafetycop.in

The duties for each category of Fire Safety Officers (FSO) can be downloaded from the URL https://fso.gujfiresafetycop.in

The categories of buildings in for which a Fire Safety officers (FSOs) can be downloaded from the URL https://fso.gujfiresafetycop.in

Any individual with relevant qualification can apply online at https://fso.gujfiresafetycop.in for enrolment process.

The fees for enrolment as Fire Safety Officers (FSOs) are mentioned below:

1. Male Candidate = Rs 500.00
2. Female Candidate= Rs 250.00
3. Others = Rs 250.00

No. the application fee is not refundable.

No. After payment of application fee, the applicant has to undergo a training programme in Gujarat State Institute for Fire Safety Training (GSIFST)/Regional Training Centre. After successful completing the training programme, the applicant can be enrolled as Fire Safety Officer (FSO).

There are three types of courses (based on the FSO category) an applicant has to undergo to be eligible for enrolment as Fire Safety Officers (FSO). The three courses are:

1. FSO-General – Basic Course in Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection
2. FSO-Advance – Advance Course in Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection
3. FSO-Specialist – Specialized Course in Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection

A calendar for training shall be released for FSO training from time to time by Gujarat GSIFST and for actual period, duration and available slot, one should create a profile and check availability of training slots and time periods at various training centers.

No, one cannot change training slot once selected. Only in exceptional circumstances it may be allowed and it shall be at the discretion of the authorities. Any such request shall be accepted through email only at – info@gujfiresafetycop.in with details like – name, application number and so on.

No. Fire Safety Officers (FSO) courses are not free of cost.

No. the training fees are not refundable.

The enrolment fee and training fee is to be paid through online platforms like NEFT/RTGS, UPI, IMPS and Credit/Debit card mode.

No. the enrolment fee and training fees cannot be paid in cash/cheque.

The training duration of Fire Safety Officers (FSO) courses are mentioned below:

1. Basic Course in Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection – 4 weeks
2. Advance Course in Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection – 6 weeks
3. Specialized Course in Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection – 8 weeks

Yes, there will be Examinations/Assessments in the Fire Safety Officer (FSO) courses. If the applicant passes the Examinations/Assessments, he/she will be enrolled as Fire Safety Officer (FSO) in the respective category.

If an applicant does not pass the Examinations/Assessments, he/she will have to reappear for the Examinations/Assessments. Only 3 attempts will be allowed to clear the Examinations/Assessments. Exam fees to be paid by the applicant.

If an applicant does not qualify the exam after three attempts, he/she shall be disqualified from the FSO enrolment process. In that case, the applicant has to again undergo the training programme.

After passing the Examinations/Assessments of Fire Safety officer (FSO), the applicant will receive a Certificate of Enrolment for the respective category of FSO in which he/she has applied and qualified. The name of the applicant shall appear in the web portal from which any owner or building occupier can make selection for work.

The validity of Fire Safety Officer (FSO) enrolment in the respective category is of Three (3) years.

After expiry of Fire Safety Officer (FSO) enrolment, the Fire Safety Officer (FSO) shall have to undergo refresher course and pass the Examinations/Assessments for renewal of Fire Safety Officer (FSO) enrolment. The enrolment will be renewed for a period of 3 years.

As per Section 46 of the Gujarat Fire Prevention & Life Safety Measures Act -2013, Fire Safety Officer (FSO) cannot claim to be an employee of Government of Gujarat. A Fire Safety Officer (FSO) has to work privately with building owner/occupier

No, the Gujarat government shall not pay any remuneration/salary to the Fire Safety Officers (FSOs).

No. FSO-General cannot do the works of FSO-Advance. He/she has to have relevant qualification to become an FSO-Advance and have to undergo Advance Course on Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection in GSIFST.

Yes. FSO advance can do the works of FSO-General.

No. FSO-Advance cannot do the works of FSO-Specialist. He/she has to have relevant qualification to become an FSO-Specialist and have to undergo Specialist Course on Fire Prevention, Life Safety and Fire Protection in GSIFST.

Yes. FSO Specialist can do the works of FSO-Advance and FSO-General.

An individual can make only one application for each category of Fire Safety Officer (FSO). However, an FSO-General can apply for FSO-Advance and FSO-Specialist if he/she fulfills the required qualification criteria for the respective category of Fire Safety Officer (FSO). Similarly, FSO-Advance can apply for FSO-Specialist if he/she fulfills the required qualification criteria prescribed for FSO-Specialist.

No, an FSO cannot issue a Fire Safety Plan Approval (FSPA) or Fire Safety Certificate Approval (FSCA).

An FSO shall be engaged only through this portal/mobile application only.

Since the job requires extensive filed work, FSO should be residing in Gujarat.