2026 Municipal Firefighter Examination

Please find the key dates and other information for the entry-level examination.

The 2026 Municipal Firefighter Examination consists of two components, a written test and an entry-level physical ability test (ELPAT).

Notice to Appear for Entry-Level Physical Ability Test (ELPAT): Two weeks prior to your scheduled date and time.  You will receive a notice to appear by email with detailed information and date/ time of your ELPAT Test.  Please check your junk or spam email folder before contacting our office at [e-mail] ELPAT Test Location: 571A Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749

Key Dates

Application Opening: June 22, 2026
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Notices to Appear for Written Test: September 18, 2026
Written Examination Period: October 2, 2026 through October 10, 2026*
Notices to Appear for ELPAT: Two weeks prior to your scheduled date and time
Score Release Date: TBD
Employment/Experience (E/E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Eligible List Establishment Date: TBD

*The original examination date of October 2nd, 2026 will be utilized for all statutory purposes

Written Examination Fee: $75
Examination Fee Waiver Form Available Online. 

Written Test Location: Various Sites across the Commonwealth
ELPAT Test Location: 571A Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749

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Next Steps

1. Review the information provided in the:
   • Municipal Firefighter Written Examination Preparation Guide
   • Municipal Firefighter Entry-Level Physical Ability Test (PAT) Preparation Guide
2. Apply for the examination beginning on June 22, 2026
   • You will receive two confirmation emails when you have completed the process: one email confirming your application has been received, and one email confirming your payment has been received.
   • Your application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails.
3. A notice to appear for the examination will be emailed to candidates two weeks before the examination date.  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 email before contacting this office.
4. On the examination date, please make sure you have read and complied with all the instructions provided on the notice to appear.
5. Examination results will be sent by email.
6. Once you have received your score, review the notice in its entirety to make sure all information is accurate.  Pay close attention to the section titled additional employment locations for detailed instructions to select additional employment locations.
7. Candidates will be able to view their ranking on the eligible list, once it has been established.

Information Sessions for the 2026 Municipal Firefighter Examination

Event	Date	Time	Location

Please find the previous open house list here

Note

Please make sure your current email address is associated with your Civil Service online account.  For instructions on how to make changes to your account, click hereHow to update Your Account Contact Information. All notices are sent by email. Please check your junk or spam mail folder for the email before contacting this office. You are also able to view all email notices sent to you from our office by logging into your Civil Service account and viewing your inbox.

Date published:	May 11, 2026
Last updated:	June 3, 2026