2026 Wilmington Fire Captain Sole AC w/In Title

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts seeks a Fire Captain Sole AC w/In Title for the Wilmington Fire Department. The examination process requires permanent civil service status and at least one year of service in the force as of the examination date; eligibility criteria and duties are outlined for candidates pursuing this permanent position.

Examination will be conducted with focus on leadership and supervision of personnel, under the Chief's direction, with duties including coordinating the crew to

Qualifications

• Eligibility: to be eligible for this examination you must be an employee in the fire department for which the examination is given with permanent civil service status by the date of the examination; and 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.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

2026 Wilmington Fire Captain Sole AC w/In Title

This listing closes on 10/9/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).

Employer: Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Salary: $0.00 Biweekly

Location: Statewide, MA

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: 26WilmingtonFCPT_IT

Department: Wilmington Fire Department

Opening Date: 08/18/2026

Closing Date: 10/9/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Examination Date: October 27, 2026

Application Period Begins: September 18, 2026

Application Deadline: October 9, 2026

Examination Locations: TBD

Eligibility: To be eligible for this examination you must: (1) be an employee in the fire department for which the examination is given 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 Fire Captain will not interrupt the service period in your permanent position.

*If the eligible title has been lowered to the entry level rank you must have served in the force at least one or three years depending on the participating department.

Departments – Eligible Title(s):

• Wilmington– Fire Lieutenant

Examination Weights: The Sole Assessment Center will be 100% of the final score.

Examples Of Essential Duties:

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

For a complete job description and list of duties and responsibilities, please contact the Wilmington Fire Department.

Reasonable Accommodations: If you need reasonable accommodations due to a documented impairment, or medical condition, you must make a request with the delegation administrator or their designee. All requests will be reviewed and approved by the delegation administrator or their designee.