(A) Subject to any restrictions that may be placed by a volunteer fire company or by the Accomack-Northampton Fireman's Association, any person who is 16 years of age or older, after first obtaining his or her parent's or guardian's approval, in writing, is authorized to work or participate fully in all activities of a volunteer fire company, provided such person has obtained certification under National Fire Protection Association 1001, Level One, Firefighter Standards, as administrated by the Virginia Department of FirePrograms, and provided that the volunteer fire company has purchased insurance which provides coverage for injuries to or the death of such person in the performance of activities under this section.
(B) The certification record and parental/ guardian consent shall be kept on file in the office of the volunteer fire company for each participant who is enrolled in a fire company pursuant to this section, and the name of each participant shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court pursuant to Section 27-42 of the Code of Virginia of 1959, as amended.
(Ord. passed 2-9-1987)