[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Amelia County
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-14-1973]
The active members of Amelia County Volunteer Fire Department
and Amelia Emergency Squad, Inc., thereof, are hereby recognized as
an integral part of the official safety program of Amelia County.
[Adopted 9-12-1983]
Pursuant to § 40.1-79.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950,
as amended, any resident of Amelia County who is 16 years of age or
older, after first obtaining his or her parent's or guardian's approval,
in writing, is authorized to work or to participate fully in all activities
of a Volunteer Fire Company, provided such person has attained certification
under National Fire Protection Association 1001, Level One, Firefighter
Standards as administered by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs.
The certification record and parental or guardian consent shall
be kept on file in the office of the Volunteer Fire Company for each
participant who is enrolled in the Fire Company pursuant to this article
with a copy to be forwarded to the office of the County Administrator.
