Section 14(1) in The Goa State Fire Force Rules, 1997
(1)No person shall be eligible for appointment as Director of Fire and Emergency Services by direct recruitment, unless he possesses the following educational qualifications:-(a)(i)Degree preferably in Science of a recognised University or equivalent.(ii)Advanced Diploma in National Fire Service College, Nagpur; orGraduateship examination of the Institution of Fire Engineers, London or equivalent.(iii)7 years professional experience including 3 years as Divisional Officers (Fire); or(b)(i)Degree, preferably in Science of a recognised University or equivalent.(ii)Associate Membership/Membership examination of the Institution of Fire Engineers, London or equivalent.(iii)5 years professional experience including 3 years as Divisional Officer (Fire).Desirable: Knowledge of Konkani and/or Marathi.(c)Satisfies physical requirements as laid down for the Fire Service recruitment.(d)Satisfies the Medical Board as regards his physical fitness in respect of his capacity for active outdoor work. The Medical Board shall certify that he is free from organic diseases and not subject to vertigo, disease of lung or kidney or abnormal blood pressure. His eye sight shall be good and if he wears glasses, he shall be certified by the Assistant Professor of the Goa Medical College (Ophthalmic Section) of being able to perform Fire Service duties at fires and other rescue works from high elevation without any hindrance.
