[Amended 11-5-2012]
Pursuant to § 40.1-79.1 of the Code of
Virginia, any person residing anywhere in the commonwealth, aged 16
years or older, who is a member of a volunteer fire company within
Rappahannock County, with parental or guardian approval, (i) may seek
certification under National Fire Protection Association 1001, level
one, firefighter standards, as administered by the Department of Fire
Programs; and (ii) may work with or participate fully in all activities
of such volunteer fire company, provided such person has attained
certification under National Fire Protection Association 1001, level
one, firefighter standards, as administered by the Department of Fire
Programs. Said minor who achieved certification under National Fire
Protection Association 1001, level one, firefighter standards, as
administered by the Department of Fire Programs, on or before January
1, 2006, between the ages of 15 and 16, shall not have to repeat the
certification after his/her 16th birthday.