2024 Boston Deputy Fire Chief Examination

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

Key Dates for the Promotional Examination

Application Opening: April 16, 2024
Application Deadline: May 7, 2024
Notice to Appear for Examination: May 25, 2024
Examination Date: June 8, 2024
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Application Deadline: June 15, 2024
Score Release Date: July 17, 2024
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Last Day to Appeal: August 03, 2024
Eligible List Establishment Date: September 25, 2024

   

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

Exam Eligibility

Please note that participating departments are listed within the examination posting, and you must find the posting that contains your department.

Definitions

1YP = 1 Year Prior Experience, Examination Weights: 80% Written Examination, 20% Education & Experience

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Date published:	January 16, 2024
Last updated:	April 16, 2026