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2023 SESSION

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HB 1765 Fire protection; expands definition of fire company.

Introduced by: Betsy B. Carr | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Fire protection; definition of fire company. Provides that firefighter support group members shall not be included in certain provisions of the Code of Virginia related to public safety, fire protection, or workers' compensation unless otherwise designated for inclusion by ordinance or resolution of the governing body of the applicable county, city, or town of the Commonwealth.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Fire protection; definition of fire company. Expands the definition of fire company to include local organizations of at least 20 individuals organized for the provision of rehabilitation and other support services for firefighters and similar fire safety personnel. The current definition is limited to organizations of at least 20 individuals organized for the purpose of extinguishing fires.