Bells, TX · Grayson County
Volunteer Firefighter Membership Application
This application collects personal, employment, education, experience, and reference information from people applying to join the Bells Fire Department as volunteers.
- 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
Applicants provide contact and background details, describe their work and firefighting or EMS experience, and list references. The form also includes an acknowledgment for the applicant’s membership application and a separate notice and authorization for a criminal background check and drug testing. Complete the application and authorization when seeking volunteer membership with the Bells Fire Department.
Who needs it
People applying for volunteer membership with the Bells Fire Department use this form to provide application details and authorize the stated background check.
Why it needs a notary
The application includes an acknowledgment block; the applicant whose signature is acknowledged must sign before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Bells Fire Department Volunteer Membership Application and review its application and background check sections.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the requested personal, employment, education, experience, reference, and authorization details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
After notarization, submit the completed application and authorization to the City of Bells.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bells. 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 get the application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the application during the video session so the notary can complete its acknowledgment.
- Do I need to notarize the background check authorization too?
- The provided form text shows an acknowledgment block for the application, but no notary block beside the criminal background check authorization signature. Confirm with the city if unsure.
- Can I use an online notary for this Texas form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Texas also recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states under CPRC §121.001.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for personal and contact details, employment and education history, firefighting or EMS experience, qualifications, and references. A separate section collects information for the background check authorization.