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Haverhill Fire Department
Haverhill, MA · Essex County
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Department careers page ↗The Haverhill Fire Department serves the City of Haverhill, Massachusetts, protecting over 60,000 residents, workers, and visitors across more than 34 square miles on a 24/7/365 basis.
Beyond structural firefighting, the department handles a broad emergency mission: emergency medical response, water and ice rescue, motor vehicle extrication, and hazardous materials response. Its non-emergency work spans fire prevention, building inspections, code enforcement, plan review, fire investigations, and public education for both students and elders.
Operations are distributed across four fire stations located in the Bradford neighborhood and the central city.
MissionThe Haverhill Fire Department strives to protect all of the people who live and work in and visit our city through fire prevention, public education, and emergency response.
Haverhill firefighters are hired through the Massachusetts civil service system. Candidates must pass an open competitive civil service firefighter examination, which is offered every two years, so timing your application around the exam cycle is essential.
Applicants must be at least 19 but younger than 32 at the time of the exam. New hires attend a recruit course at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow, then serve a probationary period on a crew with ongoing drills and emergency medical training. Employment openings are posted by the City's Human Resources Department.
Requirements
- Must be at least 19 years old but younger than 32 at the time of the civil service exam
- Pass the open competitive civil service firefighter examination (offered every two years)
- Complete the recruit course at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow, MA
- Serve a probationary period with ongoing drills and emergency medical care training
Hiring process
- Take the open competitive civil service firefighter exam (given every two years)
- Be reached on the civil service list and receive a conditional appointment
- Attend and complete the recruit course at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow
- Serve as a probationary firefighter assigned to a crew with continuing education
New hires complete a recruit course at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow, MA, covering fire attack, water supply, hydraulics, ventilation, and ladder operations in classroom and live-fire settings.
How do I become a Haverhill firefighter?
Haverhill hires through Massachusetts civil service. You must pass the open competitive civil service firefighter exam, which is administered every two years, and then be reached on the resulting list for appointment.
What are the age requirements?
You must be at least 19 years old but younger than 32 at the time of the civil service exam.
How often is the firefighter exam given?
Civil service exams for firefighters in the City of Haverhill are given every two years, so plan your application around that cycle.
What training do new firefighters complete?
New hires complete a recruit course at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow, covering fire attack, water supply, hydraulics, ventilation, and ladder operations, followed by a probationary period with ongoing drills and EMS training.
Where do I find job postings and apply?
Openings are posted through the City of Haverhill Human Resources Department at 4 Summer St., Room 306, Haverhill, MA 01830 (978-374-2357) and on the City's Human Resources employment page.