Massachusetts Civil Service has announced the 2020 Firefighter examination

The 2020 Municipal Firefighter Exam consists of two components, a written test 50% and an entry-level physical ability test (ELPAT) 50%.

KEY DATES FOR THE FIREFIGHTER EXAM

• Application Opening: October 28, 2019
• Application Deadline: February 4, 2020*
• Notices to Appear for Written Test Emailed: March 7, 2020
• Written Test Date: March 21, 2020
• Notices to Appear for ELPAT Emailed: TBD
• Score Release Date: TBD
• Employment/Experience (E/E) Last Day to Appeal: TBD
• Eligible List Established Date: TBD

Eligibility: Entry-level, open to public
Written Test Location: Various Sites across the state
ELPAT Test Location: 571A Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749
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.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Firefighter Written Test Preparation Guide.

Next Steps

1. Create your Civil Service online account.
2. Apply for 2020 Firefighter Exam.
3. Read Firefighter Written Test Preparation Guide.
4. Find out upcoming Open Houses for 2020 Firefighter Exam.

HOW TO APPLY FOR 2020 FIREFIGHTER EXAM

1. Find the application for 2020 Firefighter Exam.
2. Read about the exam information and find out if you’re eligible to take the exam.
3. Click Apply in the top right corner of the exam poster and follow the instructions to submit your application.
4. Once you’ve successfully submitted your application, you’ll see a Click to Pay button. Click the button to pay for your exam. Be sure to pay for the correct exam.
5. You’ll receive two confirmation emails when you’ve completed the process:

♦ an email confirming that your application has been received
♦ an email confirming that your payment has been received

Your application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails. Once you receive the successful payment confirmation email, you may ignore the option to Submit Payment which may still be displayed in your account.

NOTE
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CONTACT
Civil Service Unit
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114

Phone: (617) 878-9700 or 1-(800)-392-6178