Frankfort, NY · Herkimer County
Training Authorization Letter
This letter authorizes a firefighter to attend a listed training course and records department, student, fire chief, and, when applicable, guardian information.
What this form is
The Training Authorization Letter records a fire department’s authorization for a named firefighter to attend a course and participate in specified training evolutions. It asks for course and student details, fire chief authorization, and responses about medical clearance and authorization to use SCBA. If the firefighter is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent and sign.
Who needs it
A fire department completing course authorization for a firefighter needs this letter; a parent or legal guardian also signs if the firefighter is under 18.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This letter is signed and dated without a notary; the firefighter and fire chief sign, and a parent or legal guardian also signs if the firefighter is under 18.
How to submit this form
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Download The Letter
Download the Training Authorization Letter.
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Complete The Form
Enter the student, fire department, and course information, and complete the fire chief authorization and safety responses.
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Gather Required Consent
If the firefighter is under 18, have a parent or legal guardian complete and sign the consent section.
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Submit The Letter
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Training Authorization Letter do?
- It records a fire department’s authorization for a firefighter to attend a course and participate in training evolutions, along with course, student, and safety information.
- Who signs the Training Authorization Letter?
- The firefighter and fire chief sign the letter. If the firefighter is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also provide consent and sign.
- Do I need a notary for the Training Authorization Letter?
- No. This letter is signed and dated without a notary; the firefighter and fire chief sign, and a parent or legal guardian also signs if the firefighter is under 18.
- How do I submit the Training Authorization Letter?
- The form is addressed to the Office of Fire Prevention and Control but does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.