2026 Deputy Fire Chief ECT&E

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Statewide, MA

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About The Position

This is an Experience, Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) claim for the Deputy Fire Chief departmental promotional examination scheduled for November 21, 2026. Eligible candidates must have already submitted an application and payment for the written examination and must submit this separate online claim to receive ECT&E credit. There is no separate fee for filing the claim.

The ECT&E examination component assesses employment and supervisory experience, training and certifications, and education. It is weighted as follows: Experience 52%, Certification/Training 28%, and Education 20%. Candidates should consult the 2026 District and Deputy Fire Promotional ECT&E Guide for complete instructions and examples.

Candidates may complete and submit the online claim through November 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Submitted claims cannot be altered through the online account. Written modification requests must be emailed to [email protected] by the deadline. Supporting documentation is required for all claims and must be attached to the online claim or emailed by the same deadline. After scores are emailed, candidates have 17 calendar days to appeal the scoring of their claim. No new type of credit may be claimed after submission. HRD may audit claims after submission and during the life of the resulting eligible list.

Requirements

• Must be an eligible candidate who has already submitted an application and payment to participate in the Deputy Fire Chief departmental promotional examination.
• Must submit a separate online ECT&E claim to receive ECT&E credit.
• Must submit supporting documentation for all claims, such as official college transcripts and copies of licenses or certifications, by November 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

What This Job Offers

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