Rockaway Township, NJ · Morris County
Fire Department Membership Application
This application lets people seeking membership in the Rockaway Township Fire Department provide personal, residence, education, work, criminal-history, and certification information for department review.
- 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
Use this two-page application to request Fire Only, Fire/EMS, or EMS Only membership in the Rockaway Township Fire Department. Applicants provide personal and contact details, residence history, education and employment information, and answers about criminal history, prior service, and certifications. The applicant signs a declaration that the answers are truthful and agrees to follow department rules. Return the application to the Fire Department at the address on the form; department and company officials complete the approval section.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for Fire Only, Fire/EMS, or EMS Only membership in the Rockaway Township Fire Department should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn jurat stating the applicant was sworn before the notary; the applicant signs the statement in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the two-page membership application from the Rockaway Township website.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the requested personal, residence, education, employment, history, certification, and membership information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Fire Department
Return the completed application to the Rockaway Township Fire Department at the address printed on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rockaway Township. 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
- How do I submit the completed membership application?
- The form directs applicants to return the application to the Rockaway Township Fire Department at 65 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway, NJ 07866. It also lists a department phone number for questions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn statement and a jurat marked “Sworn to before me.” Sign that statement in front of the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I use an online notary for this application?
- New Jersey permanently authorizes remote online notarization and remote ink notarization for its notaries under P.L. 2021, c.179, N.J.S.A. 52:7-10.9 et seq. Ask the department whether it accepts a remotely notarized application; confirm with the municipality if unsure.
- What membership types can I request?
- The application offers Fire Only, Fire/EMS, and EMS Only membership. It states that fire training is required for Fire Only, fire and EMS training for Fire/EMS, and EMS training for EMS Only.