[Code 1985, § 7-3]
(a) 
The Fire Chief shall establish fire lines where needed during any fire.
(b) 
The police officer on duty at the scene of the fire shall be responsible for maintaining the fire lines established as provided in this section until the emergency has passed.
[Code 1985, § 7-5]
Pursuant to Code of Virginia, §§ 27-40.1 and 27-40.1:1, provision for physical examinations for the volunteer firefighters of the Town shall be authorized as follows:
(a) 
A physical examination shall be provided for all volunteer firefighters of the Town to include:
(1) 
Urinalysis.
(2) 
Tuberculosis skin test.
(3) 
X-ray.
(4) 
E.K.G.
(5) 
V.D.R.L.
(b) 
Such physical examinations shall be conducted by any licensed physician as designated by the Town Manager.
(c) 
Such examinations shall be at the expense of the Town.
[Ord. of 12-6-2004]
Pursuant to Code of Virginia § 40.1-79.1, as amended, and subject to any restrictions that may be adopted by the Abingdon Fire Department, any person who is 16 years of age or older, with parental or legal guardian approval, in writing, is authorized to work with and/or participate fully in all activities of the Abingdon Fire Department, including but not limited to the taking of training classes provided by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs, provided such person has or is participating in a training program to attain certification under National Fire Protection Association 1001, Level One, Fire Fighter Standards, as administered by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. The certification record and parental or legal guardian consent shall be kept on file in the office of the Abingdon Fire Department for each participant who is enrolled pursuant to this section.