Key Dates for the Promotional Examinations
Application Opening: February 13, 2024
Application Deadline: March 5, 2024
Notice to Appear for Examination: April 12, 2024
Examination Date: April 27, 2024
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Deadline: May 4, 2024
Score Release Date: TBD
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Eligible List Establishment Date: TBD
Examination Fee: $150
Location: Various sites across the state
Eligibility: This is a departmental promotional exam. Please refer to the exam poster/application for specific information.
Additional Resources
Next Steps
- Create your Civil Service online account.
- Read texts on the reading list and review study guide
- Apply for the examination beginning February 13, 2024
- Application deadline: March 5, 2024
- Notice to Appear for Examination: April 12, 2024
- Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Deadline: May 4, 2024
Promotional examination candidates are required to file their ECT&E Claims; It is a mandatory examination component and will result in a failing score on the ECT&E component if the claim is not completed. Supporting documentation will be accepted up to seven calendar days following the examination date by email: civilservice@mass.gov -
Score Release Date: TBD
Examination results are issued by email. -
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
Before filing an appeal regarding your ECT&E claim, please ensure that your submitted documentation supports the information referenced on your ECT&E claim.
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Eligible List Established Date: TBD
When the eligible list is established you will be able to view your rank.
Examination Eligibility
Note: Departments are listed on the specific poster or application for which they are participating in. Please locate the correct application that contains your department.
Definitions
1YP = 1 year of eligibility required in the eligible title
3YP = 3 years of eligibility required in the eligible title
Examination Postings, Participating Departments & Eligible Titles
Fire Captain – (1YP)
The examination weights are: 52% Technical Knowledge, 28% Situational Judgment Test and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Fire Lieutenant
City/Town: Arlington, Attleboro, Beverly, Billerica, Brockton, Cambridge, Chelsea, Cohasset (cancelled), Danvers, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Lynn, Malden, Marshfield, Newton, Norwood, Plymouth, Quincy, Randolph, Reading, Salem, Stoughton, Watertown, Weymouth
Eligible Title: Fire Lieutenant, Firefighter
City/Town: Canton, Gardner, Ludlow, Melrose, Nahant, Wrentham
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Abington, Easthampton, Westfield
Fire Captain - (1YP-442)
The examination weights are: 26% Technical Knowledge, 14% Situational Judgment Test, 40% Assessment Center and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E)
Eligible Title: Fire Lieutenant
City/Town: Framingham, Hingham (postponed), Peabody, Tewksbury
Eligible Title: Fire Lieutenant, Firefighter
City/Town: Easton
Fire Captain - (1YP-552520)
The examination weights are: 35.75% Technical Knowledge, 19.25% Situational Judgment Test, 25% Assessment Center and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E)
Eligible Title: Fire Lieutenant, Firefighter
City/Town: Scituate
Fire Captain - (1YP-60/40)
The examination weights are: 39% Technical Knowledge, 21% Situational Judgment Test and 40% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Fire Lieutenant, Firefighter
City/Town: Stoneham
Fire Captain– (1YP-7525)
The examination weights are: 48.75% Technical Knowledge, 26.25% Situational Judgment Test and 25% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Hull
Fire Lieutenant – (1YP)
The examination weights are: 56% Technical Knowledge, 24% Situational Judgment Test and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Amesbury, Bedford, Beverly, Chelsea, Cohasset, Danvers, Hudson, Nahant, Norwood, Randolph, Reading, Salem, Saugus, Watertown, West Springfield, Woburn, Wrentham
Fire Lieutenant – (1YP-3232)
The examination weights are: 30% Technical Knowledge, 20% Situational Judgment Test, 30% Assessment Center and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Newburyport, Shrewsbury
Fire Lieutenant – (1YP-442)
The examination weights are: 26% Technical Knowledge, 14% Situational Judgment Test, 40% Assessment Center and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Easton
Fire Lieutenant – (1YP-6040)
The examination weights are: 42% Technical Knowledge, 18% Situational Judgment Test and 40% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Stoneham
Fire Lieutenant – (1YP-622)
The examination weights are: 42% Technical Knowledge, 18% Situational Judgment Test, 20% Assessment Center and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Milford
Fire Lieutenant – (1YP-631)
The examination weights are:42% Technical Knowledge, 18% Situational Judgment Test, 30% Assessment Center and 10% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E)
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Leominster
Fire Lieutenant – (3YP)
The examination weights are: 56% Technical Knowledge, 24% Situational Judgment Test and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Brockton, Cambridge, Chicopee, Fall River, Haverhill, Methuen, New Bedford, Peabody, Plymouth, Quincy, Weymouth
Fire Lieutenant – (3YP-442)
The examination weights are: 26% Technical Knowledge, 14% Situational Judgment Test, 40% Assessment Center and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Eligible Title: Firefighter
City/Town: Framingham
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| Date published: | September 25, 2023 |
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| Last updated: | March 13, 2024 |