2027 Senior Fire Alarm Operator - Boston

Posting number: 270205SRFAO-BOS

Department: MUNICIPAL DEPT

Job classification: SrFAO1YP

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Fire & EMS, Dispatch

Summary

2027 Boston Senior Fire Alarm Operator

If you currently have a Civil Service Online Account DO NOT create a new account to apply for this exam.

Utilize the Government Jobs Help & Support to access your account. Online Employment Application Guide | Massachusetts Civil Service Applications

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This examination is being administered by the Human Resources Division (HRD) to create an eligible list from which to fill Senior Fire Alarm Operator vacancies in the Boston Fire Department. Candidates must take and pass this examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.

Written Examination Date: February 5, 2027

Application Period Begins: December 8, 2026

Application Deadline: January 5, 2027

Examination Processing Fee: $150

Written Examination Locations: Various sites across the Commonwealth

Examination Information

Eligibility: To be eligible for this examination you must: (1) be an employee in the Boston Fire Department 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 Senior Fire Alarm Operator will not interrupt the service period in your permanent position.

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 submitting 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 MGL Chapter 31 § 25 or the Human Resources Division's (HRD) revocation policy.

Examination Weights: The examination weights are 48% Technical Knowledge, 32% Situational Judgment Test, and 20% Experience/Certifications/Trainings & Education (ECT&E).

Departments – Eligible Title(s):

• Boston – Fire Alarm Operator

Application: All applications and examination processing fees must be received by the application deadline. 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. 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.

Note: Although the online application system allows candidates to elect to receive notification by email or regular mail, please be advised that HRD utilizes only email for all notices to candidates.

Current Military Personnel: Any current military personnel requesting a makeup opportunity, visit Civil Service Military Makeup Examinations for more information.

Makeup Examination: With the exception of current military personnel as described in the link, no candidate has a right to a makeup