Download the draft of the Proposed Bedford County Fire Ordinance

October 25, 2006

On September 27th, during the joint meeting of the Fire and Rescue Associations, County staff presented draft revisions to the County ordinance for Fire Prevention and Protection. At that time, input and recommendations were received from the volunteer agencies to improve the draft. The revised ordinance is attached for your further review and consideration.

You will find that the revised draft incorporates much of the input we received on the 27th. Specifically, this includes:
• Clarification of the Department’s role in any termination(s)
• Clarification of the process for revocation of privileges
• Clarification of the process for dissolution and inclusion of a notification period
• Inclusion of language specific to minor volunteers for EMS
• Clarification of role of OMD as coordinating rather than supervising
• Inclusion of language specific to BREMS and the Western Region

The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to address this matter again during a work session on December 11, 2006. No formal action will be taken at that time. After the work session and at such time as the Board is satisfied that proposed revisions to the Ordinance are complete and appropriate, a public hearing will be held prior to final adoption of any revisions.

Thank you for your active participation in refining this section of our Ordinance. As discussed at the joint meeting, this material will be made available for additional comment on the County’s Fire and Rescue web page. I would also encourage you to call or email Chief Jones or myself with any further input or questions you may have.

Sincerely,

Frank J. Rogers
Assistant County Administrator
(540)586-7601
f.rogers@co.bedford.va.us

Please give us your comments on this draft
You can make as many comments as you like on any category of the plan

General Comments Sec. 8-1. Establishment of department. Sec. 8-2. Composition of department. Sec. 8-3. Responsibilities of department. Sec. 8-4. Chief of Fire and Rescue Services. Sec. 8-5. Criminal and driving record checks. Sec. 8-6. Compliance with regulations and policies; penalties. Sec. 8-16. Volunteer rescue squads and fire companies. Sec. 8-17. Participation by certain minors in volunteer fire company activities. Sec. 8-26. Burning of brush, leaves, etc., restricted to certain hours between Sec. 8-27. Open fires may be prohibited in all or part of the County. Sec. 8-33. Sale or discharge of fireworks. Sec. 8-34. Permit to display. Sec. 8-41. Purpose (Hazardous Materials) Sec. 8-42. Definitions. Sec. 8-43. Fire suppression system-loading racks. Sec. 8-44. Alarm on tanks. Sec. 8-45. Supervision of receipt by tank of inflammable or combustible liquids. Sec. 8-46. Supervision of receipt by bulk plant tank of inflammable or combustible Sec. 8-47. Emergency plans. Sec. 8-48. Regulation of distribution terminal. Sec. 8-49. Inspections and reports. Sec. 8-50. Licenses. Sec. 8-51. Notice of violation. Sec. 8-52. Revocation of license. Sec. 8-53. Waiver of provisions. Fire Marshall Sec. 8-61. Appointment. Sec. 8-62. Authority and duties. Sec. 8-63. Investigation of fires. Sec. 8-64. Enforcement of Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Sec. 8-65. Right to enter property. Sec. 8-66. Fire code appeals board. Sec. 8-67. Permits required for certain regulated uses. Sec. 8-68. Permit fees. Emergency Medical Services Sec. 8-76. Medical director and assistant medical directors. Sec. 8-77. Service fees for emergency medical transport. Sec. 8-78. Definitions. Sec. 8-79. Implementation. Sec. 8-80 Prior Consent for Billing Sec. 8-81. Penalties. DIVISION 2. NON-DEPARTMENTAL EMS PROVIDERS Sec. 8-101. Permits--Required for nondepartmental providers. Sec. 8-102. Procedure for permit applications. Sec. 8-103. Hearing, issuance and administration. Sec. 8-104. Criminal record investigations and driving records. Sec. 8-105. Appeals. General Comments (Category)

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