Virginia § 44-153 - Powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 44-153 — Powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-153. Powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities
Whenever all or any part of the regular fire-fighting forces of any county, town or city in this Commonwealth are engaged in rendering services pursuant to this chapter, the officers and members of such fire-fighting forces shall have the same powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities as if they were performing their duties in the political subdivision in which they are normally employed.
1942, p. 369; Michie Code 1942, § 2673(138).
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Virginia § 44-153 cover?
Section 44-153 ("Powers, duties, rights, privileges and immunities") 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.
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