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.
Code 1919, § 3139; 1970, c. 187; 2008, c. 410.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 3 - Local Fire Marshals
§ 27-30. Appointment of fire marshal
§ 27-31. Investigation of fires and explosions
§ 27-32. Summoning witnesses and taking evidence
§ 27-32.1. Right of entry to investigate cause of fire or explosion
§ 27-32.2. Issuance of fire investigation warrant
§ 27-33. Report of investigation
§ 27-34. Duties and powers at fires
§ 27-34.2:1. Police powers of fire marshals
§ 27-34.4. Inspection and review of plans of buildings under construction
§ 27-35. Penalty for failure to discharge duty
§ 27-36. Appointment, powers and duties of assistant fire marshals