Virginia § 44-152 - Outside service by fire departments
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-152 — Outside service by fire departments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-152. Outside service by fire departments
Whenever a state of war exists between the United States and any foreign country and at the request of the chief executive of any county, city or town in this Commonwealth the head of any other fire department may, or if so ordered by the Governor shall, detail, assign and make available for duty and use in such county, town or city any part of the officers, fire fighters, forces, fire-fighting apparatus or other equipment under his command or control.
1942, p. 369; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(137); 1977, c. 326.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 44-152
What does Code of Virginia § 44-152 cover?
Section 44-152 ("Outside service by fire departments") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 44-152?
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