2020 Municipal Firefighter Examination Update

The Entry-Level Physical Ability Test (ELPAT) will begin in August, 2020!

Key Dates for the Firefighter Examination

Application Opening: October 28, 2019
Application Deadline: February 4, 2020*
Notices to Appear for ELPAT: Sent two weeks prior to your scheduled date and time

Notices to Appear for Written Test: Two weeks prior to your scheduled examination date
Written Test Date: Please see your Notice to Appear
Score Release Date: February 9, 2021
Employment/Experience (E/E) Last Day to Appeal: February 26, 2021
Eligible List Establishment Date: March 15, 2021

ELPAT Test Location: 571A Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
Written Test Location: Various Sites across the state
Examination Fee: $200*

* There is an additional $50 late fee for applications received after February 4, 2020. Applications will not be accepted after February 18, 2020.

Next Steps

1. Read the Firefighter Written Test Preparation Guide.
2. Notice to Appear for Entry-Level Physical Ability Test (ELPAT) sent 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 examination.  Please check your junk or spam email folder before contacting our office.
   ELPAT Test Location: 571A Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
    
3. Written Test Date will be notified by email
   
   Two weeks before the written examination date you will receive a notice to appear by email. 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.\
   
   The Notice to Appear will provide detailed information. Please check your junk or spam email folder before contacting our office.
    

4. Score Release Date: February 9, 2021

5. Employment/Experience (E/E) Last Day to Appeal: February 26, 2021

6. Eligible List Establishment Date: March 15, 2021
   The Eligible List has been published.

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Note

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