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News  2026 Municipal Firefighter Examination Update!

Written Examination Period: October 10/2/26 through 10/10/26 | Notices to Appear for ELPAT: Two weeks prior to your scheduled date and time
2/01/2026
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ELPAT Update

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 elpat@mass.gov ELPAT Test Location: 571A Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749

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