§ 27-33. Report of investigation
The fire marshal shall make report to the governing body by whom he was appointed of any investigation made by him as soon thereafter as practicable, returning therewith the evidence taken by him and submitting such recommendations therein as he may think the public interest demands. Code 1919, § 3138.
§ 27-34. Duties and powers at fires
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 […]
§ 27-32. Summoning witnesses and taking evidence
In making investigations pursuant to § 27-31, the fire marshal may issue a summons directed to a sheriff or sergeant of any county, city or town commanding the officer to summon witnesses to attend before him at such time and place as he may direct. Any such officer to whom the summons is delivered, shall […]
§ 27-32.1. Right of entry to investigate cause of fire or explosion
If in making such an investigation, the fire marshal shall make complaint under oath that there is good cause of suspicion or belief that the burning of or explosion on any land, building or vessel or of any object was caused by any act constituting a crime as defined in Article 1 (§ 18.2-77 et […]
§ 27-30. Appointment of fire marshal
An officer, who shall be called a “fire marshal,” may be appointed for each county, city or town, by the governing body thereof, whenever, in the opinion of such body, the appointment shall be deemed expedient. The term “fire marshal” as used in this chapter may include the local fire official and local arson investigator […]
§ 27-31. Investigation of fires and explosions
Such fire marshal shall make an investigation into the origin and cause of every fire and explosion occurring within the limits for which he was appointed, and for any such service he shall receive such compensation as the governing body may allow. Code 1919, § 3138; 1997, c. 436.