PURPOSE
To guide fire department chiefs through the application process for the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's twelve-week recruit training program. The guide also serves to inform chiefs of the recent changes made to the physical training aspect of recruit training as directed by the Massachusetts Fire Training Council.
Massachusetts Fire Training Council Reserved Seat Application Policy (
PDF 
) (
Word 
)
INFORMATION FOR CHIEFS
- Checklist of required items (
PDF
) (
Word
)
- Complete application package:
- Basic Full-time Recruit Application (
PDF
) (
Word
)
- Statement of Compliance (
PDF
) (
Word
)
- PPE Clothing Compliance (
PDF
) (
Word
)
- Pages 1 & 6 of HRD Medical Forms (
PDF Sample
)
- Result of HRD's Fire Physical Ability Test (P.A.T.) (
PDF Sample
)
- Fit Test Results (within 30 days of class start date)
- Basic Full-time Recruit Application (
PDF
- Rules & Regulations (
PDF
)
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS TO READ PRIOR TO TRAINING:
- Rules & Regulations (
PDF
)
- Recruit Physical Training Program Guide (
PDF
)
- What to Bring (
PDF
) (
Word
)
MEDICAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS
- Who Must Take the Medical Exam & Physical Ability Test (PAT)
- Medical Standards Information
- Physical Ability Test Information
- Videos - Physical Ability Test (PAT)
If you have questions or need any further information concerning the Recruit Physical Training Program, please contact the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.
| Edmund Walker | MFA Director | 978-567-3114 |
| Bruce Gauvin | Recruit Coordinator | 978-567-3218 |
| Christine Juda | Recruit Assistant | 978-567-3202 |