The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program issues licenses, permits and certificates for:
- Oil Burner Technician and Apprentice
- Fireman and Engineer (for boilers and turbines)
- Nuclear Power Plant Operator
- Steam Plant Operator
COVID-19 State of Emergency Information on License Renewals
Any state license, permit or registration that expired between March 18 and July 10 must be renewed by October 9, 2020. The Governor's Order that provided extensions has ended. Please submit your renewal materials as soon as possible.
Any license, permit or registration that expires now must be renewed on time. We continue to process license renewals on a daily basis.
BPV License Exam Schedule
All exams are administered at the Department of Fire Services, 1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775, on the dates indicated below.
| BPV License Exams | Exam Dates | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 01/27/2021 | 12/28/2020 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 02/24/2021 | 01/19/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 03/31/2021 | 02/26/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 04/28/2021 | 03/26/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 05/26/2021 | 04/30/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 06/30/2021 | 05/28/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 07/28/2021 | 06/25/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 08/25/2021 | 07/30/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 09/29/2021 | 08/27/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 10/27/2021 | 09/24/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 11/24/2021 | 10/29/2021 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 12/29/2021 | 11/26/2021 |