2022 Boston District Fire Chief Examination

Please find the key dates and other information for the promotional examinations.

Key Dates for the Promotional Examination

Application Opening: March 8, 2022
Application Deadline: March 29, 2022
Written Technical Knowledge Exam Date: March 25, 2023 (Notice to Appear: 3/10/23)
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Deadline: April 1, 2023
Written Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Exam Date: May 13, 2023 (Notice to Appear: 4/28/23)
Score Release Date: June 6, 2023
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Last Day to Appeal: June 23, 2023
Eligible List Establishment Date: July 22, 2023

Location: Various Sites across the state
Eligibility: This is a departmental promotional examination. Please refer to the examination poster/application for specific information.

Additional Resources

Reading list for Boston District Fire Chief Examination

Experience / Certification / Training and Education (ECT&E) Claim Preparation Guide

Boston District Fire Chief ECT&E Claim

Boston District Fire Chief Promotional Examination - Employment Verification Form

Boston District Fire Chief Poster

Boston District Fire Chief Fire Promotion Examination Candidate Preparation Guide

Boston District Fire Chief Examination FAQ's (Situational Judgment Test Component)

Boston District Fire Chief Promotional Situational Judgment Test (SJT) Exam to be Administered May 13, 2023 FAQ's

Next Steps

1. Create your Civil Service online account.
2. Read texts on the reading list and review study guide. 
   Reading list for 2022 Boston District Fire Chief Examination
   Candidate Preparation Guide
3. Apply for the exam
4. Written Technical Knowledge Exam Date: March 25, 2023 (Notice to Appear: 3/10/23)
   Written Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Exam Date: May 13, 2023 (Notice to Appear: 4/28/23)
5. Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Deadline: April 1, 2023
   
   Promotional exam candidates are required to file their ECT&E Claims; It is a mandatory exam component and will result in a failing score on the ECT&E component if the claim is not completed.  Supporting documentation will be accepted up to seven calendar days following the exam date by email: [e-mail]

6. Written Situational Judgement Test (SJT) Exam Date: May 13, 2023 (Notice to Appear: 4/28/23)

7. Score Release Date: June 6, 2023
   You will receive your examination result by email.

8. Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Last Day to Appeal: June 23, 2023

   Before filing an appeal regarding your ECT&E claim, please ensure that your submitted documentation supports the information referenced on your ECT&E claim.

9. Eligible List Established Date: July 22, 2023
   When the eligible list is established you will be able to view your rank.

Last updated:	July 24, 2023