[Adopted 9-9-2004]
A.
Pursuant to the authority of Section 40.1-79.1 Code
of Virginia, the Northumberland County Board of Supervisors hereby
authorizes any minor 16 years of age or older, with parental or legal
guardian approval, to work with or participate fully in all activities
of a volunteer fire company, provided such minor has attained certification
under National Fire Protection Association NFPA 1001, Level One, fire
fighter standards, as administered by the Virginia Department of Fire
Programs.
B.
Any trainer of instructor of such minor or any member
of a paid or volunteer fire company who supervises such minor shall
be exempt from the provisions of Section 40.1-103 Code of Virginia,
provided the volunteer fire company has purchased insurance which
provides coverage for injuries to, or the death of, such minor in
the performance of activities under this article.
