Documents and procedures for certification of fire protection training 2025

Certification of fire protection training plays an essential role in fire prevention and fighting in Vietnam. Mastering this certification process, documents, and procedures helps individuals and organizations comply with legal regulations and improve their ability to respond to fire and explosion incidents. The article below analyzes in detail the requirements related to current fire protection training certification.

What does fire protection training include?

Fire protection professional training includes many in-depth contents according to the provisions of law. These contents are designed to ensure that participants have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform fire prevention and fighting. Fire protection professional training is conducted in a methodical and comprehensive manner.

According to Article 33 of Decree 136/2020/ND-CP, subjects who must participate in fire prevention and fighting training include:

• Persons holding the position of fire fighting commander specified in Clause 2, Article 37 of the Law on Fire Prevention and Fighting;
• Member of civil defense team, grassroots fire prevention and fighting team;
• Member of specialized fire prevention and fighting team;
• People who work in environments with risks of fire or explosion or are frequently exposed to dangerous goods of fire or explosion;
• Vehicle drivers, people working on motor vehicles transporting passengers with more than 29 seats and motor vehicles transporting goods at risk of fire and explosion;
• People in charge of fire prevention and fighting at establishments on the list specified in Appendix IV issued with Decree 136/2020/ND-CP;
• Member of forest fire prevention and fighting team and unit.

The content of training and professional development on fire prevention and fighting includes:

• Legal knowledge, knowledge of fire prevention and fighting appropriate to each subject;
• Methods of propaganda and building a movement for all people to participate in fire prevention and fighting;
• Fire prevention measures; fire fighting measures, tactics and techniques;
• Methods of developing and practicing fire fighting plans;
• Methods of preserving and using fire prevention and fighting means;
• Safety inspection methods for fire prevention and fighting.

Authority responsible for issuing certification of fire protection training

The issuance of certification of fire protection training is carried out by competent authorities in accordance with the provisions of the law. According to Clause 13, Article 33, Decree 136/2020/ND-CP amended by Point c, Clause 12, Article 1 of Decree 50/2024/ND-CP, the authority to issue fire protection training certificates is specifically regulated as follows:

• The Police Department of Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue trains, inspects and evaluates the issuance of Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificates for individuals belonging to ministries, ministerial-level agencies, Government agencies, establishments belonging to economic groups and corporations;
• The Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department of the Provincial Police and District Police trains, inspects and evaluates the issuance of Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificates for individuals belonging to units and establishments in the management area and individuals permanently residing in the management area.

Note: Fire prevention and fighting training certificate is valid for use nationwide.

Current procedures for granting certification of fire protection training

The process for issuing certification of fire protection training is carried out as follows:

Document components need to be prepared

According to Clause 5, Article 33, Decree 136/2020/ND-CP amended by Point a, Clause 12, Article 1, Decree 50/2024/ND-CP, application dossiers for certification of fire protection training are divided into three types depending on the applicant.

• Case 1: For training and guidance establishments on fire prevention and fighting operations, request the Police Agency to issue a Training Certificate: written request for inspection and issuance of a Training Certificate (Form No. PC21); training plans, programs, and content;
• Case 2: For agencies, organizations, and establishments that request the Police agency or a training facility providing guidance on fire prevention and fighting operations to organize training: written request for training, inspection, and issuance of a Training Certificate (Form No. PC22);
• Case 3: For individuals who need to be trained and issued a Certificate of professional training in fire prevention and fighting: written request for training, inspection, and issuance of a Training Certificate (Form No. PC23).

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Implementation process

The process of granting certification of fire protection training is carried out in a clear and transparent order. The steps in this process are specified in Clauses 8, 9, 10, Article 33, Decree 136/2020/ND-CP amended and supplemented by Decree 50/2024/ND-CP, specified through the following steps:

Step 1: Prepare documents and submit documents

Agencies, organizations and individuals submit 01 set of documents to the competent authority to issue the certificate in one of the following forms:

• Directly at the One-Stop Department of the competent authority;
• Online at the Public Service Portal, the information system for handling administrative procedures of competent authorities (for documents and papers on the list of state secrets, comply with the provisions of law on protection of state secrets);
• Through the public postal service.

Step 2: Evaluate the application for certification

The officer receiving the dossier is responsible for checking the composition and validity of the dossier and complying with the following regulations:

• In case the dossier is complete and valid according to regulations, receive and record information on the Receipt Form for handling administrative procedures on fire prevention and fighting or record the receipt content for notification via email or phone message of the agency, organization or individual submitting the dossier.
• In case the dossier is incomplete or not valid according to regulations, instructions on completing the dossier according to regulations and recording information in the Instruction sheet for supplementing dossiers requesting settlement of administrative procedures on fire prevention and fighting or recording the content of instructions for supplementing dossiers will be notified via email or phone message of the agency, organization or individual submitting the dossier.

Step 3: Announce results

After verifying the validity of the documents, the competent authority responsible for issuing certification of fire protection training will carry out the notification procedure, which is specified as follows:

• In case of submitting the application directly to the One-Stop Department of the competent authority, the officer receiving the application must directly hand over 01 copy of the Receipt of settlement of administrative procedures on fire prevention and fighting or the Instructions for supplementing the dossier requesting settlement of administrative procedures on fire prevention and fighting to the person submitting the application and keep 01 copy;
• In case of submitting the application through the Public Service Portal, the information system handling administrative procedures of the competent authority, the receiving officer will send a notification via email or phone message about the receipt or instructions for supplementing the application to the agency, organization or individual that submitted the application;
• In case of submitting the application via public postal service, the officer receiving the application must send 01 copy of the Receipt Form for settlement of administrative procedures on fire prevention and fighting or the Form of instructions and supplementation of dossiers requesting settlement of administrative procedures on fire prevention and fighting to the agency, organization or individual that previously submitted the application and save 01 copy.

Regulations on settlement deadlines

According to the provisions of Clause 12, Article 33, Decree 136/2020/ND-CP and amended by Point b, Clause 12, Article 1, Decree 50/2024/ND-CP, the time limit for resolving procedures for issuing certification of fire protection training is specified as follows:

1. For training and guidance establishments on fire prevention and fighting operations that request the Police Department to issue a Training Certificate: within 05 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the Police Department is responsible for organizing the inspection, evaluating the results and issuing a Certificate of training in fire prevention and fighting operations to individuals with satisfactory test results (Form No. PC35). In case the Certificate is not issued, there must be a written response, clearly stating the reason.
2. For agencies, organizations, establishments and individuals requesting the Police to organize training and issue training certificates:

• Within 14 days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the Police agency is responsible for organizing training and issuing Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificates to individuals with satisfactory test results (Form No. PC35). In case the Certificate is not issued, there must be a written response, clearly stating the reason.
• In case the number of people registered for training is less than 20 people: the Police agency is responsible for gathering, announcing the time and location of the training, and inspecting and evaluating the results.

3. The time limit for reissuing the Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificate is 05 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents. In case of not re-issuing the Certificate, there must be a written response, clearly stating the reason.

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Frequently asked questions

Below are frequently asked questions about the procedures for applying for certification of fire protection training.

What specific legal documents regulate the issuance of certification of fire protection training?

The main legal document regulating this process is Decree 136/2020/ND-CP, amended by Decree 50/2024/ND-CP.

Who is required to participate in fire prevention and fighting training?

Individuals specified in Clause 2, Article 33 of Decree 136/2020/ND-CP are required to participate.

Which state agency has the authority to issue fire protection training certificates?

The Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department at the central level, and the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department at the provincial and district levels have the authority to issue these certificates.

Is the fire protection training certificate valid nationwide?

Yes, this certificate is valid for use throughout Vietnam.

What documents are needed when a training facility applies for a training certificate?

They must submit a written request (Form No. PC21), along with their training plan, program and content.

What documents are required when an organization requires fire protection training for its employees?

A written request for training and certification is required (Form No. PC22).

What documents do individuals need to submit when they need to be trained and certified in fire prevention and fighting skills?

Individuals must provide a written request for training and certification (Form No. PC23).

What certification application methods are allowed?

Applications can be submitted in person, online through the public service portal, or through the postal service.

How long does it take for the authorities to evaluate the application for certification?

Processing time is within 05 working days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents for the training facility applying for a license.

How long does it take the police agency to organize training and issue certification to organizations or individuals?

The time is 14 days from the date of receipt of complete and valid documents.

What happens if the number of people registered for training is less than 20 people?

The police agency is responsible for gathering registrants and notifying the time and location of training and assessment.

Conclude

Issuing certification of fire protection training not only complies with legal regulations but also contributes to raising awareness and fire prevention skills for people and businesses. Customers who need support with procedures for certification of fire protection training, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company immediately via the hotline: 0906735386 for detailed advice and timely support.