§ 8-22. Gloucester and Abingdon volunteer fire/rescue agencies.  


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  • The Gloucester Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad, Inc., and the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., heretofore organized pursuant to section 27-9 of the Code of Virginia, shall continue in existence as constituted immediately preceding the effective date of this Code, and each such volunteer fire department, within the geographical area serviced by it and beyond such area when responding to a call, shall have the powers and perform the duties prescribed by state law for volunteer fire companies and as prescribed by this Code and other ordinances and resolutions of the board of supervisors and as prescribed in their respective constitutions, bylaws and regulations not in conflict with state law, this Code or other ordinances or resolution of the board of supervisors.