Tennessee Code Title 68. Health, Safety and Environmental Protection § 68-140-704

(1) The application must be made on a form prescribed by the state fire marshal and must be accompanied by a processing fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00).  The state fire marshal may require that the form be signed and notarized by the highest-ranking official of the rescue squad;

(2) Upon being granted recognized status as a rescue squad, the state fire marshal shall issue a certificate of recognition to the rescue squad.  The certificate is valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance;  and

(3) Approximately six (6) months prior to the expiration of the three-year certificate, the state fire marshal's office shall notify each rescue squad by certified mail of the expiration of the certificate.  A rescue squad whose certificate is expiring shall complete a recognition renewal form prescribed by the state fire marshal and submit a renewal fee not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the rescue squad's certification of recognition.