This bill authorizes the City of Westfield to establish an age limit for original appointments to the position of firefighter. Specifically, it stipulates that individuals who have reached their fortieth birthday by the date of the entrance examination will not be eligible for certification for appointment as firefighters. This provision overrides section 58A of Chapter 31 of the General Laws or any other conflicting laws.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the age limit will only apply to competitive exams that are administered on or after the effective date of the act. This means that any examinations conducted prior to the enactment of this law will not be subject to the new age restriction.