For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and/or
terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them by this section:
Medical treatment or procedures provided to a patient beyond
the training of an emergency medical technician as defined by the
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education and Practice Blueprint
for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the Virginia Office
of Emergency Medical Services EMS Regulations, but not ALS2.
Advanced life support services provided to a patient, including
one or more of the following medical procedures:
A person who is appointed to act as a substitute for the
System Chief, and on their behalf, in matters in which the System
Chief may act.
A body recognized pursuant to § 89-4 of this chapter.
Medical treatment or procedures to a patient defined as basic
life support by the National Emergency Medicine Services (EMS) Education
and Practice Blueprint for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
and the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services EMS Regulations.
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors.
A body recognized pursuant to § 89-4 of this chapter.
A County volunteer fire and rescue organization formed pursuant to § 27-8 of the Code of Virginia and recognized by the Board pursuant to Article III of this chapter and/or the Town Council of an incorporated town in Frederick County.
A body established pursuant to § 89-5 of this chapter.
The Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department, which is
established pursuant to Title 27 of the Code of Virginia for the purpose
of the provision of emergency medical services (EMS), firefighting,
and other related emergency public safety services.
The Department and every company.
Road miles from the location of the incident to a hospital
or other facility where a patient is transported.
The individual appointed pursuant to § 89-3 of this chapter.
All members of the Frederick County Fire and Rescue System.
Policies adopted by the Frederick County Fire and Rescue
System.
The individual selected by a company to serve as the operational
leader of the volunteer company.
A.
To assure the safety, health, and welfare of the public, the Board
of Supervisors maintains a combination career and volunteer system
for the provision of emergency medical services, fire, and rescue
programs that is competent, highly trained, efficiently delivered
and equitably administered, and that is operated by the FCFRS in accordance
with this chapter.
B.
The Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department is hereby established
pursuant to Title 27 of the Code of Virginia for the purpose of the
provision of emergency medical services, firefighting, and other related
emergency public safety services. The Department shall consist of
the System Chief and any such career officers and employees appointed
by the System Chief.
C.
The volunteer companies are the volunteer fire and rescue organizations formed pursuant to § 27-8 of the Code of Virginia and recognized by the Board pursuant to Article III of this chapter and/or the Town Council of an incorporated Town in Frederick County.
D.
The delivery of emergency medical services, fire, rescue, technological
hazards, and disaster responses shall be accomplished through a coordinated
policy and combination framework that addresses the Countywide need
for such services, while preserving the community-based perspectives
and resources provided by the volunteer companies and respecting their
traditions.
A.
The position of System Chief is hereby established and shall possess
operational and administrative authority pursuant to Title 27 of the
Code of Virginia. The System Chief shall be appointed by and report
directly to the County Administrator.
B.
The System Chief shall have the following duties:
(1)
The System Chief shall serve as the head of the FCFRS and the chief
executive of the FCFRS governance structure as defined under this
article and may delegate authority to other officials and system personnel
at his discretion.
(2)
The System Chief shall supervise and manage the duties and responsibilities
of the career personnel of the FCFRS as defined in accordance with
applicable Frederick County government policies.
(3)
The System Chief shall have the following authority, duties and responsibilities:
(a)
Oversight of the full scope of emergency medical services, fire
prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials response, emergency
management and other public safety operational and management functions
as provided to the County and its incorporated towns unless authority
is otherwise granted under state law to and exercised by the incorporated
town.
(b)
Formulation, administration, and enforcement of the operational
rules, regulations, and policies that will govern the FCFRS. In carrying
out his duties under this subsection, the Chief shall consult with
the Chiefs Work Group.
(c)
Formulation, administration, and enforcement of the administrative
rules, regulations, and policies that will govern the FCFRS. In carrying
out his duties under this subsection, the System Chief shall consult
with the Association.
(d)
Executive management and administration of the FCFRS governance
structure, including working with the Fire and Rescue Association
and Chiefs Work Group.
(e)
Execution of agreements for mutual aid, disaster preparedness,
and provision of services deemed necessary for emergency response
to events exceeding FCRS capability. The System Chief shall oversee
the performance FCFRS duties under these agreements, and shall seek
funding and assistance from other localities, and from state and federal
agencies, where available, to offset costs of performance.
(f)
Establishment of an integrated chain of command for system personnel
of FCFRS, in consultation with the Chiefs Work Group.
(g)
Establishment of qualifications for operational eligibility
and certification at each rank for system personnel, in consultation
with the Chiefs Work Group.
(h)
Carrying out other duties and responsibilities as assigned by
the County Administrator with regard to the provision of fire and
rescue services and emergency management.
