                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DUTIES AND POWERS AT FIRES (§ 27-34)

Whenever any fire occurs, it shall be the duty of such fire marshal or his
designated representative to be present at the same and advise and act in
concert with such officers of police as may be present; and, for preserving
order at and during the existence of such fire, and for the protection of
property, he shall have concurrent powers with the officers of police, and the
chief, director, or other officer in charge, but shall not exercise any
authority which will conflict with the powers of any chief, director, or other
officer in command of any fire department in the discharge of his special duties
as such.

HISTORY: Code 1919, § 3139; 1970, c. 187; 2008, c. 410.