The entry-level municipal service firefighter examination will be held Saturday, April 16. The final filing date for the exam is Tuesday, March 1.

The examination 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.

For more information about the examination eligibility requirements or the application process, call 1-800-392-6178.

Those interested in the exam may apply online by visiting www.mass.gov/civilservice. For more information call 617-722-2100, or 508-295-5999, or email: Susan.Gifford@mahouse.gov.