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<strong data-pasted="true"><u>2026 Statewide Departmental Promotional Examination for Deputy Fire Chief (1YP-442)</u></strong><br><br data-pasted="true"><strong>If you currently have a Civil Service Online Account DO NOT create a new account to apply for this exam. </strong><br><br><strong>Utilize the Government Jobs Help & Support to access your account. <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/massachusetts/helpandsupport/applicationguide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/massachusetts/helpandsupport/applicationguide" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Online Employment Application Guide | Massachusetts Civil Service Applications</a> </strong><br><br><strong>Test takers with two accounts may cause delays with properly recording your application and notifications from civil service such as notices to appear, or job opportunities. If you have questions, please email </strong><a data-fr-linked="true" href="mailto:civilservice@mass.gov">civilservice@mass.gov</a>.<br><br>Candidates for this examination must be employees in one of the following Massachusetts Fire Departments. Please
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<strong data-pasted="true">Examples of Essential Duties:</strong><br><br data-pasted="true"><strong>Duties:</strong> 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 suppress
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