[Amended 9-16-1997; 7-19-2016]
Each individual fire and rescue organization that is located in Warren County and those which are located outside but routinely provide emergency service to the County shall be defined as a "fire and rescue company," as provided in § 27-8.1 of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended. These presently include the Front Royal VFC, Rivermont VFC, South Warren VFC, Linden VFC, Shenandoah Shores VFC, WCFR Station 6 Fortsmouth VFC and North Warren VFC. Chester Gap VFC and Middletown VFC shall be automatic aid stations for Warren County.
Any number of persons, not less than 20, may form themselves into a company for emergency response, subject to approval by the Board. Upon recommendation of the Chief and the Advisory Committee, the Board may approve the formation of such company. A writing stating such formation, with names of its members, shall be presented to the Board and recorded by the Circuit Court Clerk pursuant to § 27-42 of the Code of Virginia. A current list of active members, certified by the secretary of the company, shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Circuit Court in January of each year following the establishment of a company.
Whenever the Chief ascertains that a company has failed, for three consecutive months, to consist of 20 active and effective members, or ascertains that it has failed for the same period of time to keep in good and efficient condition its station, fire and rescue apparatus, hose and equipment, or is found to be inappropriately using any county fire and rescue equipment and apparatus, or that the company is unable to perform its duties as required under this chapter, or for any other reason deemed advisable by the Chief, the Chief shall recommend to the Board that the company be dissolved. The Board may act to dissolve a company only after receiving a recommendation regarding such action from the Advisory Committee.
The members of each company may make their own rules and regulations consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, this chapter and other ordinances of the county.