Firefighter: Boston Massachusetts Deadline March 1, 2016

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Firefighter

Deadline: March 1, 2016

Salary: $60,000 Per Year

Job Description:

Employment as a Firefighter

The objective of the Boston Fire Department Recruit team is to execute an innovative recruitment strategy that increases the candidate pool to ensure the highest quality candidates and prospective applicants that reflect the diverse population of the city that we serve.

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Apply to Become a Firefighter

The written exam will be held on April 16th, 2016.
The application deadline is March 1, 2016.
There is an additional $50 late fee for applications received after March 1, 2016.
Applications will NOT be accepted after March 21, 2016.

Apply to for the Firefighter Exam

How to Become a City of Boston Firefighter

People are hired to become Boston firefighters from a list provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Every two years Massachusetts administers a statewide general aptitude entrance test for firefighters at various locations throughout the state. This test establishes a hiring list for cities and towns including the City of Boston.

City of Boston Qualifications

At The Time of The Test

You must be at least nineteen (19) years of age at the time of the application deadline and be younger than thirty-two (32) at date of the exam.
You must be a resident of the City of Boston at least one (1) year prior to the examination date to qualify for residency preference. Applicants who have resided in the City of Boston for an entire twelve month period immediately preceding the date of examination are entitled to be placed on the eligible list for Boston ahead of any non-residents.

For Appointment

Pass a written test for Fire Fighter administrated by the State.
Pass a Physical Abilities test administrated by the State.Pass a character background investigation.
Meet medical fitness requirements.
Have a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.
Pass a drug test.
Pass a psychological exam.
Be a non-smoker.

For Completion of Probation

Complete all assignments of the academy.
Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 certification.
EMT certification.

Salary and Benefits

Boston firefighters begin with an annual salary of approximately $60,000. Other benefits include options for health insurance offered by BC/BS, Harvard Pilgrim and Tufts; 13 paid holidays, 15 sick days per year with sick leave buyback at retirement; Boston retirement System with the ability to retire as early as 55, paid vacation and opportunity to join the Boston Firefighter Credit Union.

More Information

Human Resources Division, Room 301

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

One Ashburton Place

Boston, MA 02108

(617) 878-9895

www.mass.gov/civilservice

How to Apply: The full job description and application can be found HERE.

City’s Website Click HERE