Carnesville, GA · Franklin County
Volunteer Firefighter Application Package
This 16-page package collects eligibility information and supporting records for a fire department to register a volunteer firefighter with the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council (GFSTC).
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The package gathers applicant details, history-release authorization, eligibility verifications, and supporting documents for volunteer firefighter registration. The applicant and fire department complete the applicable sections, attach required records, and maintain the completed package locally for GFSTC review; the registration application is forwarded to GFSTC after the requirements are met. The package includes a sworn attestation by the fire chief or designee, with a notary block.
Who needs it
A volunteer firefighter candidate and the sponsoring fire department use this package to document eligibility and submit a completed registration application to GFSTC.
Why it needs a notary
The registration application on page 15 has a jurat; the fire chief or designee signs the sworn attestation before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Package
Download the Volunteer Firefighter Application Package and review its checklist and instructions.
- 2
Complete The Required Sections
Fill out the applicable pages and gather the supporting documents listed in the package.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn registration attestation.
- 4
Sign On Video
The fire chief or designee signs the attestation during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit The Application
Maintain the completed package locally and forward the registration application to GFSTC as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carnesville. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which part of the package needs notarization?
- Page 15 includes a sworn attestation by the fire chief or designee, followed by a notary jurat. Page 4 also includes a notary and date line for the personal history release.
- How do I complete the notarized registration page?
- Complete the applicable package sections, then book a commissioned online notary. The fire chief or designee signs the sworn attestation during the video session and submits the completed application as directed.
- Do I need to notarize the personal history release too?
- The page 4 release has a notary and date line, while page 15 has a sworn jurat. Check the requirements for your submission and confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in Georgia?
- Georgia has no remote online notarization statute of its own. Georgia law recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states (O.C.G.A. §44-2-21); ask the receiving agency whether it accepts your notarized document.