Standards established within the Rules & Regulations and Policy & Procedures of the Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training Council are the minimum qualifications that must be met to become a legally organized fire department or Registered/Certified firefighter. Fire departments are not restricted from exceeding these requirements and are encouraged to do so.
Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 205-1-8-.01
O.C.G.A. § 25-4-11