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How to Become a Firefighter in Massachusetts

All you need to know about becoming a firefighter in a Civil Service department

First, you need to apply for the firefighter exam. Next, you will want to prepare for both the written and physical portions of the exam. Once you have taken and passed both portions of the exam, your name will be placed on the list to be considered for hire.

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Please visit the Examination Schedule where the Municipal Firefighter examination will be listed when applications become available.

Civil Service Examination Schedule  Your Fire Career in Massachusetts Begins Here  Fire departments covered by Civil Service 

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100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114
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Telephone Call Civil Service Unit, Telephone at (617) 878-9700
Toll Free within Massachusetts Call Civil Service Unit, Toll Free within Massachusetts at 1-(800)-392-6178
TTY Call Civil Service Unit, TTY at (617) 878-9762

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Email Civil Service Unit at civilservice@mass.gov
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(617) 727-0399

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