10.1-1136 - Duties of forest wardens. - Virginia Statutes

§ 10.1-1136. Duties of forest wardens.

The duties of the forest wardens are to (i) enforce all forest and forestfire statutes and regulations of the Commonwealth, (ii) serve as forest fireincident commander and perform other duties as needed in the management andsuppression of forest fire incidents as long as the authority granted underthis section does not conflict with or diminish the lawful authority, duties,and responsibilities of fire chiefs or other fire service officers in charge,including but not limited to the provisions of Chapter 2 (§ 27-6.1 et seq.)of Title 27, and (iii) protect the forests of the Commonwealth.

(Code 1950, § 10-56; 1986, c. 188; 1988, c. 891.)