Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 205 - RULES OF FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL, GEORGIA
Chapter 205-1 - ORGANIZATION
Subject 205-1-3 - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTERS OPERATING IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA
Rule 205-1-3-.02 - Registration
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 205-1-3-.02
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) All active fire service personnel, except civilian personnel, must be registered with GFSTC.
(2) All members of any fire department operating in the State of Georgia must be registered with GFSTC prior to participating in any activities with the fire department. As of the approval date for this document, within 30 days the fire department shall review its roster and ensure that all personnel are registered in the GFSTC database. Any personnel not showing on the department's roster shall be added to the roster by the department. The registration process is not completed until a Volunteer Application or Certification Application form is submitted for each individual to GFSTC.
(a) The fire department shall verify the status of all fire service personnel on their roster in the GFSTC database as assigned to one of the following categories:
1. C - Career Firefighter
2. P - Part-Time Firefighter
3. V - Volunteer Suppression Firefighter
4. S - Volunteer Support Firefighter
5. I - Inmate Firefighter
6. R - Recruit
(b) Initial registration shall be reported electronically through the GFSTC database.
(c) The Registration process is not complete until the fire department submits a Volunteer Application Package or Certification Package.
(d) Any time the status of an individual changes this information must be changed on the GFSTC website by the reporting agency reported to GFSTC electronically and/or using a Roster Update form.
(e) A fire department shall submit a Roster Update form notifying GFSTC and requesting a military leave of absence for any fire service personnel receiving orders for a deployment of six (6) months or greater and are not expected to meet the annual 24 hour training requirement.
1. In addition, the fire department shall submit a copy of the individual's deployment orders to GFSTC.
2. The fire department shall submit a copy of the individual's release from duty orders to GFSTC along with a Roster Update form for personnel returning to the fire department from military service.
(f) A fire department shall submit a Roster Update form notifying and requesting an extended medical leave of absence for any fire service personnel that are anticipated to not meet the annual minimum of twenty-four (24) hours of training and/or are expected to be on leave for six (6) months or greater.
1. When requesting an extended medical leave of absence, the fire department shall submit a written doctor's excuse or letter of authorization from the fire chief/designee. GFSTC does not require that the doctor's diagnosis be included, just that the doctor has placed the employee on extended medical leave.
2. Upon their return, the fire department shall submit a doctor's release or letter of authorization from the fire chief/designee for the individual's return to duty.
3. Any leave of absence request shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Director.
(3) All registered members of any fire department operating in the State of Georgia shall:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age as verified by the Fire Chief or his/her designee through an inspection of a birth certificate, a valid Georgia Drivers' License, or a government issued photo identification that includes the applicant's date of birth.
(b) Be a legal United States citizen or possess valid and current documentation to be legally employed in the State of Georgia as determined by the AHJ.
(c) Not have been convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction within ten years prior to appointment (except as provided in O.C.G.A. §
25-4-8).**
1. For qualification of volunteer personnel, a criminal history search shall be made of local and state databases to disclose any criminal record. The department shall maintain a signed affidavit containing the technical control number and signatures of the terminal operator and fire chief or designee.
2. Personnel seeking State Certification shall be fingerprinted and a search made of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
3. It is recommended that a search of national criminal information databases be conducted on all applicants in addition to the local and state search.
4. Criminal history documents used to determine eligibility for fire service personnel must be current at the time of hire.
** 5. Inmate firefighters must be enrolled in or have successfully completed the State of Georgia Department of Corrections approved inmate firefighter program. Inmate firefighters must:
Be minimum security
Have no physical limitations
Have no arson convictions
Have no sexual offense convictions
Have or be actively working toward a high school diploma or GED
(d) Have a good moral character as determined by investigation of the criminal history of the candidate to verify that there are no recent patterns of criminal involvement or intent related to stealing, cheating, lying, or other offenses that may indicate a disregard for the law or ethical and moral conduct.
(4) To complete requirements for qualification of volunteer fire service personnel, the fire department shall complete and submit the Volunteer Application page.
(5) To complete requirements for registration of State Certified personnel, the fire department shall complete a Certification Package and submit the application page.
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-7.
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