BOSTON – State Senator Don Humason and Representative John Velis announced today that the Massachusetts Human Resource Division (HRD) will be holding written Municipal Civil Service Firefighter examinations on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
The list resulting from this exam will determine the pool of applicants eligible for appointment to the position of Firefighter in cities and towns covered by the Civil Service Statute for two years following the establishment of the eligible list.
The deadline to apply to take the exam is Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
Those interested can learn more about the examination process and apply online at www.mass.gov/civilservice. There is a $200 written examination fee, and an additional $50 late processing fee for any applications received after the March 1st deadline. Applications will not be accepted after March 21, 2016.
“My father is a retired Westfield Firefighter. I appreciate the dedication that firefighters display to their communities day in and day out,” said Humason. “It is important for the state to have a strong pool of candidates for these vital public safety positions in our cities and towns.”
“Firefighters are of the upmost importance to the safety and well-being of any community and its residents,” said Velis. “I encourage those who are interested in serving the public as a firefighter to take advantage of this opportunity.”
The Massachusetts Human Resource Division (HRD) is a division of the Executive Office of Administration and Finance and is responsible for the administration of this state wide entry-level exam. For additional information about the examination, eligibility requirements, or the application process, HRD can be reached toll free at 1-800-392-6178.
Senator Humason represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District, which consists of the cities of Agawam, Easthampton, Holyoke and Westfield, parts of the city of Chicopee, and the towns of Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Southwick and Tolland.
The Senator maintains a district office for the convenience of his constituents and encourages them to contact him at his district office at 64 Noble Street in Westfield, Massachusetts 01085, (413) 568-1366; or his Boston office, State House, Room 213A, Boston, Massachusetts 02133, (617) 722-1415. His email address is [email protected].
State Representative John Velis can be reached at his district office at 52 Court Street in Westfield, MA at (413) 572-3920.
