§ 62-3-1. Junior firefighters.


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  • Any person residing in the County of Fairfax, the City of Fairfax, or the towns of Vienna, Herndon and Clifton, aged 16 years or older, who is a member of a Fairfax County volunteer fire company, with parental or guardian approval, is authorized to (i) seek certification under National Fire Protection Association 1001, level one, firefighter standards, as administered by the Department of Fire Programs; and (ii) work with or participate in non-hazardous 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, subject to the following conditions:

    1)

    Evidence of residency in the Commonwealth shall be provided by the junior firefighter.

    2)

    The junior firefighter shall present an original letter by a parent or legal guardian that permits junior firefighter participation.

    3)

    The junior firefighter shall provide an original consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian allowing participation in Virginia Department of Fire Programs training courses.

    4)

    The junior firefighter shall be provided with a copy of the County's liability insurance coverage applicable to junior firefighters. (11-16-62; 32-18-62.)