Pittsfield Deputy Fire Chief Sole AC w​/ECT&E

2026 Pittsfield Deputy Fire Chief Sole Assessment Center with Experience/Certification/Training & Education (ECT&E)

Location: Statewide, MA

Departments – Eligible Title(s):

• Pittsfield – Fire Captain

Opening Date: 01/12/2026

Closing Date: 2/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

• Examination Date: March 13, 2026
• Application Period Begins: January 30, 2026
• Final date to receive applications: February 20, 2026
• Examination Processing Fee: $150

To be eligible you must be a permanent civil service employee in the specified eligible title(s) by the date of the examination, have served at least one year in that role (with adjustments for temporary service or specialty ranks), and meet any additional time requirements set by department policy.

Under the general direction of the Chief, the Deputy Fire Chief is responsible for the supervision and coordination of personnel under their command to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in performing their duties.

• Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Statutory preference points may be awarded to qualified Veterans, Disabled Veterans, or 25‑year service members in police or fire force.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for documented impairments or medical conditions.

Civil Service Unit – (617) 878‑9895, (617) 878‑9700;
Toll‑Free 1‑800‑392‑6178; TTY (617) 878‑9762

Commonwealth of Massachusetts – 100 Cambridge Street, 6th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114