Key Dates for the Promotional Examinations
Application Opening: January 5, 2026
Application Deadline: February 10, 2026
Notice to Appear for Examination: March 24, 2026
Examination Date: April 7, 2026
Score Release Date: TBD
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Eligible List Establishment Date: TBD
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.
Additional Resources
- Reading Lists for the 2026 Fire Lieutenant & Captain Examinations
- Posters for the 2026 Fire Lieutenant & Captain Examinations
- 2026 Fire Departmental Promotional Exam Employment Verification Form - Coming Soon!
- 2026 Fire Lieutenant and Captain Promotion Examinations Candidate Preparation Guide - Coming Soon!
- 2026 Fire Lieutenant and Captain ECT&E Scoring Guide - Coming Soon!
Examination Eligibility
Please note that participating departments are listed within the examination posting, and you must find the posting that contains your department.
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1YP: 1 Year Prior Experience
3YP: 3 Years Prior Experience
Fire Lieutenant (1YP)
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Dedham, Fairhaven, Marblehead
Fire Captain (1YP)
Eligible Title: Fire Lieutenant
City/Town: Lynn, Marblehead
Fire Captain (1YP-442)
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Hanover
Eligible Title: Fire Lieutenant
City/Town: Dedham, Fairhaven
Next Steps
- Read texts on the reading list.
- Registration for the exam opens on January 5, 2026
- Application Deadline: February 10, 2026
- Notice to Appear for Examination: March 24, 2026
The notice will tell you the location and the time to appear for your examination. Please check your junk/spam folder and your Civil Service online account before contacting this office. - Examination Date: April 7, 2026
- Fire Lieutenant & Captain Score Release Date: TBD
Fire Lieutenant & Captain ECT&E Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Fire Lieutenant & Captain Eligible List Establishment Date: TBD
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Date published: | October 15, 2025 |
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