2023 Boston Fire Lieutenant and Captain Exams

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

Key Dates for the Promotional Exams

Application Opening: December 27, 2022
Application Deadline: January 14, 2023
Notice to Appear for Exam: March 10, 2023
Examination Date: March 25, 2023
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Deadline: April 1, 2023
Score Release Date: June 15, 2023
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Last Day to Appeal: July 2, 2023
Eligible List Establishment Date: July 22, 2023

Written Examination Fee: $150
Location: Various Sites across the state
Eligibility: This is a departmental promotional exam. Please refer to the exam poster/application for specific information.

Additional Resources

Online Preview of Question Layout and Navigation Functions for Technical Knowledge and Situational Judgment Tests

Fire Lieutenant and Captain Exam FAQ's

Reading List for 2023 Boston Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain Examinations

Statewide Fire Lieutenant and Captain FAQ's (Situational Judgment Test Component)

Lieutenant and Captain Fire Promotional Examination Candidate Preparation Guide

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

2023 Boston Fire Lieutenant ECT&E Claim

2023 Boston Fire Captain ECT&E Claim

2023 Boston Fire Lieutenant & Captain Promotional Examinations Employment Verification Form

Boston Promotional Examination for Fire Lieutenant (3YP) Poster

Boston Promotional Examination for Fire Captain (1YP) Poster

Next Steps

1. Create your Civil Service online account.
2. Read texts on the reading list and review study guide.
   Reading List for 2023 Boston Fire Lieutenant and Captain Exams
   Candidate Preparation Guide 
3. Apply for the exam.
4. Notice to Appear for Exam: March 10, 2023
5. Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Deadline: April 1, 2023
   2023 Boston Fire Lieutenant ECT&E Claim
   2023 Boston Fire Captain ECT&E Claim
   
   Promotional exam candidates are required to file their ECT&E Claims; It is a mandatory exam component and will result in a failing score if the claim is not completed.  Supporting documentation will be accepted up to 7 calendar days following the examination date by email: [e-mail]
6. Score Release Date: June 15, 2023
   
   You will receive your examination result by email.
7. Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Deadline: July 2, 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.

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

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