2026 Deputy Fire Chief (1YP-622)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Statewide, MA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being administered by the Human Resources Division (HRD) to create an eligible list from which to fill Deputy Fire Chief vacancies in participating Massachusetts Fire Departments. Candidates must take and pass this examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. The examination weights are 33% Technical Knowledge, 27% Situational Judgment Test, 20% Assessment Center, and 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).

Requirements

• Must be an employee in one of the following Massachusetts Fire Departments: Milford.
• Must be an employee in the fire department for which the examination is given with permanent civil service status in the specified eligible title(s) by the date of the examination.
• Must have served in the force at least one year since you were appointed and performed the job duties of the eligible title(s). A combination of temporary and permanent service from a certification can be applied towards meeting this one-year requirement.
• Time spent working in the title of Deputy Fire Chief will not interrupt the service period in your permanent position.
• If the eligible title has been lowered to the entry level rank you must have served in the force at least one or three years depending on the participating department.
• All applications and examination processing fees must be received by the application deadline.
• Candidates who have been approved for an examination fee voucher may record redeeming the voucher on the application.
• If you have not submitted payment or redemption of an examination voucher of the examination processing fee on or before the application deadline, your application will not be accepted.
• Candidates are responsible for maintaining accurate contact information.
• Candidates must make original supporting documentation available should the issue of authenticity arise with any submitted document copies.

Nice To Haves

• If less than two applications are received from eligible candidates, this examination will be postponed. If the examination’s eligible title has been lowered to the entry level rank, the examination will go forward with less than two eligible candidates submit applications.

Responsibilities

• Under the general supervision of the municipal appointing authority, directs the operations of the fire department, exercising supervision over direct reporting staff and overseeing the delivery of major municipal fire services.
• Conducts long-range planning to determine policies, program priorities, and the utilization of resources in order to ensure the efficient and effective implementation of the goals and objectives mandated by state laws, local bylaws or ordinances and departmental rules and regulations.
• Evaluates the availability of fiscal and equipment resources, personnel, and local needs relative to the protection of life and property and the prevention and suppression of fire.
• Directs and performs fire prevention duties including code and pre-fire inspection duties.
• Directs, performs and reports the results of fire investigations.
• Personally responds to fire and non-fire emergencies in order to supervise actions of fire service personnel.
• Carries out public relations activities and prepares and disseminates news releases.
• Plans and conducts hearings and meetings on issues of public concern.
• Prepares and submits budget requests and administers department budget.
• Interviews and selects personnel for promotion.
• Reviews and negotiates contract proposals from contractors and/or vendors.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• Statutory Preference Points: Upon submission of written proof, two points will be added to the passing score of qualified Veterans and Disabled Veterans or individuals who have 25 years of service as a member of a regular municipal fire force in Massachusetts and have passed an examination for promotional appointment in such force.
• If you are qualified for both the Veteran's Preference and the Promotional Preference for 25 years of service, please be advised that two points are the maximum allowable number of points to be added to your passing, overall examination score.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed