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Location : Statewide, MA
Job Type: Not Applicable
Job Number: 26HullFC_ECTE
Department: Hull Fire Department
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 9/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
2026 Hull Fire Chief Sole Assessment Center with Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E)
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Candidates for this examination must be employees in one of the following Massachusetts Fire Departments.
Departments - Eligible Title(s):

• Hull-Deputy Fire Chief, Captain

This examination is being administered, through a delegation agreement, by the appointing authority for the purpose of establishing an eligible list through the Human Resources Division (HRD) from which a Fire Chief vacancy will be filled. Candidates must successfully complete and pass this examination to be eligible for placement on the resulting eligible list.
Examination Date: September 19, 2026
Application Period Begins: August 7, 2026
Application Deadline: August 28, 2026
Examination Processing Fee: $150
Examination Location: TBD
Examination Information
Eligibility: To be eligible for this examination you must: (1) 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; and (2) 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 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.
Note: Pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law (MGL) 31 § 59, 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.
Eligible List: Individuals placed on the resulting eligible list shall be eligible for certification from such list for such period as the administrator shall determine, but in any event not to exceed two years, unless otherwise outlined in or the Human Resources Division (HRD) revocation policy.
Examination Weights: The examination weights are: 80% Assessment Center; 20% Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E).
Departments - Eligible Title(s):

• Hull-Deputy Fire Chief, Captain

Application: All applications must be received by the application deadline and accompanied by an examination processing fee of $150. You will receive two confirmation emails when you have completed the process: one email confirming your application has been received, and one email confirming your payment has been received. Your application is not complete until you have received both confirmation emails. If you have not submitted payment of the examination processing fee by the application deadline, your application will not be accepted.
Current Military Personnel: Any current military personnel requesting a makeup opportunity, visit for more information.
Makeup Examination: All military personnel who, in connection with current service, have military orders that indicate their unavailability due to military service on the examination date, must file an application and examination processing fee and request a makeup examination in writing to the delegation administrator or their designee. With the exception of current military personnel, as described above, no candidate has a right to a makeup examination due to personal or professional conflicts on the testing date. Candidates are advised to consider this before applying for the examination. If you file an examination application by the application deadline but are unable to appear for the examination on the examination date due to an emergency or unanticipated hardship, you may request a makeup examination by filing a written request with verifiable documentation to the delegation administrator or their designee. The delegation administrator reserves the right to approve or deny your request. Please reach out to them for further information.
Reasonable Accommodations: If you need reasonable accommodations due to a documented impairment, or medical condition, you must make a request with the delegation administrator or their designee. All requests will be reviewed and approved by the delegation administrator or their designee.
Delegation Administrator or Designee: Christopher Russo-
Examples Of Essential Duties:
Duties: 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; performs the requirements of the job in an ethical manner; makes decisions in accordance with employment laws; interviews and selects personnel for promotion; reviews and negotiates contract proposals from contractors and/or vendors; and performs related duties as required.
For a complete job description and list of duties and responsibilities, please contact the Hull Fire Department.
Assessment Center: The assessment center will be conducted by a third-party vendor chosen by your municipality.
Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E): All candidates must complete the 2026 Hull Fire Chief Promotional Examination ECT&E Claim application online. This is a separate application. Submitting an ECT&E claim in any way other than through the online claim process will result in a failed examination component. Instructions and a link to the ECT&E claim will be emailed to you prior to the Assessment Center administration date. A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission of an ECT&E Claim application.
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. 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 (general average) examination score. To claim the Promotional Preference for 25 years of service, candidates must claim this preference in the application and either attach the form to the application or email it toTo claim veterans preference, claim veteran status in the application and attach your DD214 to the application or email it toFor more information on veteran status refer to the section on our website.
Updating Information: Candidates are responsible for maintaining accurate contact information. Failure to keep your records current may jeopardize opportunities for employment. For information on how to update your information, visit the
During the HRD review process or during the life of the applicable eligible list(s), candidates must make original supporting documentation available should the issue of authenticity arise with any submitted document copies.
Refunds: There will be no refunds of the examination processing fee unless the examination is cancelled by HRD.
Private School or Service: HRD does not recommend or endorse any private school, service, or publisher offering preparation and/or publications for examinations and is not responsible for their advertising claims.
Supplemental Information:
Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information about this and other civil service examinations, visit or email the Civil Service Unit at
Inquiries may also be made to HRD, Monday through Friday, 8:45am - 5:00pm, at the following numbers:
Boston area: (617) 878-9895
Within Massachusetts: 1-800-392-6178
TTY Number: (617) 878-9762
There is no Benefit Code
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Fire Departmental Promotional Eligibility: If you have been approved as eligible to take this exam, select your current department. If your department is not listed, please exit this application immediately and contact your employing department.

• Hull

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25 Years of Service Promotional Preference Points: Upon submission of written proof, 2.0 points will be added to the passing score of qualified individuals who have completed 25 years of service worked as of the examination date as a member of a regular fire department in Massachusetts, and who 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 2.0 points are the maximum allowable number of points to be added to your passing, overall (general average) examination score, and you should not claim Promotional Preference Points in this questionDo you wish to claim 25 Years of Service Promotional Preference Points?

• Yes
• No

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Verifying Experience Claims: Current department experience must be supported by a current, signed Employment Verification Form (EVF). All time must include a start and end date. Any part-time experience must be totaled by number of HOURS or it will not be credited. Totaling part-time experience in SHIFTS or as number of hours per week will not be credited. Supporting documentation may be submitted on-line through the ECT&E claim application or emailed to civilservice@mass.gov by 11:59 pm on January 15, 2026. All work experience claimed must have corresponding supporting documents as outlined in the ECT&E Preparation Guide. (Note: Resumes are not considered acceptable work verification).Outside Experience: For non-Fire positions in a private company, public organization, or a non-profit, a signed "Outside Supervisor Form" must be provided. All sections of the form must be completed to be awarded this time. See ECT&E prep guide for a link to the 2026 Outside Supervisor Form.NOTE: If a candidate owns their own company, they must complete the "Outside Supervisor Form" listed for a private company. Reference FAQ #6.Breaks in Service: HRD will only grant credit for work experience for time spent actually working within a department. The first six months (180 consecutive days) of a leave of absence can be claimed as time worked on your EVF. Leaves of absences or breaks in service for more than six months must be recorded on the EVF and will not be counted toward work experience.No Double Counting: Do not claim work experience that occurred concurrently in more than one category. Any acting, provisional and/or temporary time submitted will be deducted from the next lower rank.Rounding:* Round experience to the nearest year. Round up to the next full year if your experience is 180 days or more beyond the last full year and round down to the previous full year if your experience is less than 180 days beyond the last full year (ex. If candidate X has 1 year )*For questions that are in month ranges, select the month range that your totaled months of experience falls within. If your total experience falls in between two options, select the nearest month (rounding up if it is 16 or more days beyond the last full month and rounding down if it is less than 16 days beyond the last full month).Crediting "Acting" Service: You may choose to claim any of this experience in the following exam title: Fire Chief.Crediting "Provisional", or "Temporary After Certification" Service: You may choose to claim any of this experience in the following exam titles: Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, District Fire Chief, Fire Captain, and Fire Lieutenant.Please refer to the 2026 Fire Chief ECT&E Prep Guide for all requirements.For all employment calculations, use the examination date, September 19, 2026.Select "Yes" to indicate you have read and understood these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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Current Department Experience: Indicate how many year(s) of permanent Firefighter experience you have in your current department as of the examination date. Do not incl