2026 Hull Deputy Fire Chief Sole AC w/ECT&E

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Statewide, MA

5d • 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: 80% Assessment Center; 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).

Requirements

• 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.
• Candidates must take and pass this examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
• All applications must be received by the application deadline and accompanied by an examination processing fee of $150.
• 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

• Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E) Claim application online.

Responsibilities

• Acts for the Fire Chief in his/her absence, 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 policies and 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.

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 police or fire force and have passed an examination for promotional appointment in such force.

What This Job Offers

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