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
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, 01/29/2025 | 12/27/2024 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 02/26/2025 | 01/31/2025 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 03/26/2025 | 02/28/2025 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 04/30/2025 | 03/28/2025 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 05/28/2025 | NO EXAMS |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 06/25/2025 | 05/30/2025 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 07/30/2025 | NO EXAMS |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 08/27/2025 | 07/25/2025 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 09/24/2025 | 08/29/2025 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 10/29/2025 | 09/26/2025 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 11/26/2025 | 10/31/2025 |
| Oil Burner Tech., Fireman & Engineer | Wednesday, 12/31/2025 | 11/28/2025 |
Contact
Online
BPV Licensing or Exams
Email Boiler & Pressure Vessel Program Licensing at BPV.Exams@mass.gov
Phone
For other Fire Safety Division Licensing call (978) 567-3375
Address
1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775