Bugle Prep · MA Fire Lieutenant Exam · April 12, 2027
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The Lieutenant exam is April 12, 2027. Start studying tonight with Chapter 1, free.

The complete Chapter 1 study system for Fire Dynamics, from Structural Fire Fighting, 3rd ed. Study guide, flashcards, crossword, word search and a slide deck. Built by a firefighter, for firefighters.

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Massachusetts Fire Lieutenant Examination
April 12, 2027. The date doesn't move. Your prep schedule should start now.

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I'm Erik. I'm a Massachusetts firefighter, about 11 years on the job. Here's what studying looked like for me:

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Chapter 1, Fire Dynamics, from Structural Fire Fighting: Initial Response Strategy and Tactics, 3rd ed. (IFSTA, 2022). One chapter, six formats:

The reading list: 4 books

The official reading list for the April 12, 2027 exam is four books. Know which editions count before you buy anything.

Editions matter: Building Construction 4th ed. does not count. Company Officers 6th ed. does not count, and Chief Officer is a different book.

  1. Building Construction Related to the Fire Service5th ed. (IFSTA, 2026)
  2. Emergency Response Guidebook2024
  3. Fire and Emergency Services Company Officers7th ed. (IFSTA, 2025)
  4. Structural Fire Fighting: Initial Response Strategy and Tactics3rd ed. (IFSTA, 2022)

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