Procedures for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate at the provincial level

Procedures for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate at the provincial level are specified in subsection 9, Part B, Section II Administrative procedures issued together with Decision 3384/QD-BCA-C07 2024. This procedure applies to agencies, organizations, establishments, and individuals that need to re-issue Certificates when lost or expired. Complying with legal regulations on fire prevention and fighting ensures that fire prevention and fighting activities are carried out effectively. Below is detailed information about the registration procedure for re-certification.

What is a fire protection training certificate and in what cases can it be reissued?

According to the provisions of Decree No. 136/2020/ND-CP and Decree No. 50/2024/ND-CP, the re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate applies to subjects who have been previously certified. A certificate of fire prevention and fighting training is legally valid, proving that the owner has been trained in fire prevention and fighting.

Subjects who must be trained in fire prevention and fighting skills include: people with the title of fire fighting commander, members of civil defense teams, grassroots fire prevention and fighting teams, members of specialized fire prevention and fighting teams, people working in environments with fire and explosion hazards, drivers of motor vehicles transporting passengers with more than 29 seats and vehicles transporting goods at risk of fire and explosion, people in charge of fire prevention and fighting at establishments on the prescribed list, and members of forest fire prevention and fighting teams.

Pursuant to the provisions of Clause 7, Article 33 of Decree No. 136/2020/ND-CP, the fire prevention and fighting training certificate is reissued when the person who has been granted the certificate loses it.

In addition, Decree 50/2024/ND-CP abolished regulations on renewing fire prevention and fighting training certificates. Therefore, from May 15, 2024, organizations and individuals who damage the Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificate can also apply to re-issue the Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificate, instead of applying for replacement as before.

Current registration procedures for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate at the provincial level

Competent authority

The Police Department of Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue – Provincial Police is the competent agency to receive documents and handle procedures for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate at the provincial level for subjects under the scope of management in the province or centrally run city where the unit is headquartered.

According to the provisions of Clause 13, Article 33 of Decree No. 136/2020/ND-CP, amended and supplemented at Point c, Clause 12, Article 1 of Decree 50/2024/ND-CP, this agency is responsible for receiving, reviewing and re-issuing certificates to eligible subjects. This decentralization of authority helps create favorable conditions for agencies, organizations and individuals to carry out administrative procedures.

Documents need to be prepared

To request re-issuance of the Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificate, organizations and individuals submit 01 original copy of the written request for re-issuance of the training certificate according to Form No. PC24 issued under Decree 50/2024/ND-CP.

The written request for re-issuance of a training certificate (Form No. PC24) must clearly state information about the agency, organization, or individual requesting reissue, reason for re-issue (due to loss or expiration), information about the previously issued Certificate (if any) such as number, date of issue, and issuing agency. This document needs to be signed and stamped by the head of the agency, organization or individual (if any).

Note: The documents included in the file when sent to the Police are originals or certified copies or copies or photocopies with the originals for the receiving officer to compare in case of direct submission or via public postal service; original copy or electronic certification in case of online application submission via the national public service portal, the Public Service Portal of the Ministry of Public Security.

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Implementation process

The procedure for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate at the provincial level is specified in subsection 9, Part B, Section II of the Administrative Procedures issued with Decision 3384/QD-BCA-C07 2024. This procedure is carried out in the following order:

Step 1: Individuals and organizations prepare documents according to the provisions of law.

Step 2: Individuals and organizations submit documents to the Police Department of Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue – Provincial Police in one of three ways: directly at the One-Stop Department, through public postal services, or online at the National Public Service Portal, Public Service Portal of the Ministry of Public Security.

Step 3: Receiving officer checks the validity and composition of the dossier:

If the application is valid and complete, write a receipt for handling administrative procedures on fire prevention and fighting, give 01 copy to the applicant and save 01 copy or send a receipt notice via email or phone message to the agency, organization or individual submitting the application;

If the application is incomplete or invalid, return it, instruct on completing the application and write information on the Document Supplement Instructions Sheet, give 01 copy to the applicant and save 01 copy or write down the content of instructions on supplementing the application to notify via email or phone message of the agency, organization or individual submitting the application.

Step 4: Based on the appointment date on the receipt of administrative procedures for fire prevention and fighting or notification via email or phone message, individuals and organizations go to the place of application to receive results directly or via public postal service, or receive electronic results on the public service account where the application was previously submitted.

Time limit for resolution and return of results

The time limit for resolving procedures for reissuing the Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificate is clearly specified in Point b, Clause 12, Article 1 of Decree No. 50/2024/ND-CP. Accordingly, 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. This is the time period when the Police Department is responsible for reviewing, resolving and returning the results to the agency, organization or individual requesting recertification.

The results of the procedure have two cases:

• In case of eligibility: the Police agency will issue a Fire Prevention and Fighting Training Certificate (Form No. PC35) to agencies, organizations and individuals.
• In case of not meeting the conditions for issuance: the Police agency will issue a written response clearly stating the reason for not re-issuing the certificate.

It should be noted that the time limit of 05 working days is calculated from the time the Police agency receives all valid documents, excluding days off and holidays as prescribed. Compliance with this deadline helps ensure the rights of agencies, organizations and individuals requesting recertification and demonstrates the responsibility of the Police agency in handling administrative procedures.

Consulting service for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate at Long Phan Consulting Company

Long Phan Consulting Company provides consulting services to register for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificates at the provincial level for agencies, organizations, establishments and individuals. Long Phan consulting services support customers:

• Consulting on procedures for granting, renewing, and re-issuing firefighting professional training certificates;
• Prepare documents, submit documents and work with competent authorities;
• Support and monitor the results of administrative procedures;
• Receive results and hand over to customers;

With a team of experts with in-depth knowledge in the field of fire prevention and fighting, Long Phan Consulting Company is committed to supporting customers in carrying out procedures in accordance with the law.

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Frequently asked questions about procedures for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate

Below are some frequently asked questions, please refer to:

How long is a fire protection training certificate valid?

According to the provisions of Decree No. 136/2020/ND-CP, Fire Prevention Professional Training Certificate has a validity period of 02 years from the date of issue. After this time, the certificate holder needs to carry out re-issuance procedures if they want to continue using.

How much does it cost to carry out the procedure to re-issue a Fire Protection Professional Training Certificate?

According to current regulations, the procedure for reissuing the Fire Prevention and Fighting Professional Training Certificate does not require payment of fees. However, if using a consulting service like that of Long Phan Consulting Company, the person requesting the reissue will need to pay the service fee according to the consulting unit’s regulations.

If I have not received the results within 5 working days, what should I do?

In case the resolution deadline is 05 working days and the applicant has not received the results, the applicant can directly contact the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department – Provincial Police where the application was submitted for guidance and resolution. The requester can also go through the hotline of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department to report the problem.

I have changed my personal information (CCCD/ID card, address, phone number) compared to the old Certificate, what additional documents do I need to provide when applying for reissue?

When personal information changes compared to the old Certificate, in addition to the written request for re-issuance according to Form No. PC24, the applicant needs to add a copy of documents proving the change in information such as new ID card/ID card, confirmation of change of address, or other related documents. This helps the Police agency accurately update information when re-issuing the Certificate.

Can someone else be authorized to carry out the certification re-issuance procedure?

Yes, the person requesting to re-issue the Certificate can authorize another person to carry out the procedure. In this case, in addition to the prescribed documents, the authorized person needs to present a power of attorney certified by a competent authority and identification documents (CCCD/ID card) when submitting the application directly.

Is it mandatory to participate in re-training when applying for a lost Certification?

No, in case of re-issuance due to loss of Certification, the applicant does not need to participate in re-training if the old Certification is still valid. The Police Department will check information about previous Certificate issuance in the database to confirm and reissue.

Is the provincial-level fire protection training certificate valid for use in other provinces/cities?

Yes, the Fire Prevention Professional Training Certificate issued by the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department – Provincial Police is valid for use nationwide within the validity period of the Certificate. Certificate holders can use it to prove they have been trained in fire prevention and fighting operations in any locality in the country.

Conclude:

Procedures for  re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate at the provincial level need to be carried out in accordance with the law to ensure the effectiveness of fire prevention and fighting. Customers who need support with this procedure, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company via the hotline 1900636389 for detailed advice. We are committed to accompanying customers in completing the procedures for re-issuance of fire prevention professional training certificate quickly, accurately and in accordance with current legal regulations.