2021 Senior and Principal Fire Alarm Operator Examination

Key Dates

Application Opening: March 30, 2021
Application Deadline: April 20, 2021
Notice to Appear for Exam: May 14, 2021
Examination Date: May 28, 2021 (Friday)
Education & Experience (E&E) Application Deadline: TBD
Score Release Date: TBD
Education & Experience (E&E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Eligible List Establishment Date: TBD

Written Examination Fee: $250
Location: Various Sites across the state
Eligibility: Eligible current employees in the Boston or Somerville Fire Department

Additional Resources

Reading List for Senior and Principal Fire Alarm Operator - Boston

Next Steps

1. Read texts on the reading list
   - Senior and Principal Fire Alarm Operator - Boston - Amended
    
2. Notice to Appear for Examination: May 14, 2021
   
   Two weeks before the examination date you will receive a notice to appear by e-mail.  The notice will tell you the location and the time to appear for your examination.  Please check your junk or spam mail folder for the e-mail before contacting this office.

3. Education & Experience (E&E) Application Deadline: TBD

   Promotional exam candidates are required to file their E&E Claim application online; it is a mandatory exam component and will result in a failing score if the claim is not completed online.  Supporting documentation will be accepted up to 7 calendar days following the examination date by mail or email: [e-mail]

4. Score: TBD
   You will receive your examination result by e-mail.

5. Education & Experience (E&E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
   Before filing an appeal regarding your E&E claim, please ensure that your submitted documentation supports the information referenced on your online E&E claim.

6. Eligible List: TBD
   When the eligible list is established you will be able to view your rank.

Note

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