§ 30-84. Powers and duties of fire wardens.

(a)

Whenever any fire occurs, it shall be the duty of each fire warden to be present thereat and advise and act in concert with such police officers as may be present. For preserving order at and during the existence of such fire and for the protection of property, each fire warden shall have concurrent powers with the police officers and the chief or other officer in charge, but shall not exercise any authority which will conflict with the powers of any chief or other officer in command of the fire department in the discharge of his special duties as such.

(b)

Fire wardens shall have such additional powers and perform such additional duties as may be prescribed in the department regulations promulgated pursuant to section 30-85.

(Code 1992, § 8-64)

State Law reference— Duties and powers of local fire marshals at fires, Code of Virginia, § 27-34.

(Code 1992, § 8-64)

State law reference

Duties and powers of local fire marshals at fires, Code of Virginia, § 27-34.