Virginia Code § 15.2-955 - Approval by local governing body for the establishment of certain rescue emergency services organiz...


§ 15.2-955. Approval by local governing body for the establishment of certain rescue emergency services organizations.

A. No volunteer rescue squad, emergency medical service organization or other organization providing similar type services, or volunteer fire-fighting organization shall be established in any locality on or after July 1, 1984, without the prior approval by resolution of the governing body.

B. Each locality shall seek to ensure that emergency medical services are maintained throughout the entire locality.

(1984, c. 599, § 15.1-26.01; 1997, c. 587; 2005, c. 418.)