Va. Code § 18.2-426

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 18.2-426 - "Emergency call" and "emergency personnel" defined

As used in this article:

"Emergency call" means a call to report a fire or summon police, or for emergency medical services, in a situation where human life or property is in jeopardy and the prompt summoning of aid is essential.

"Emergency personnel" means any persons, paid or volunteer, who receive calls for dispatch of police, fire, or emergency medical services personnel, and includes law-enforcement officers, firefighters, including special forest wardens designated pursuant to § 10.1-1135, and emergency medical services personnel.

Va. Code § 18.2-426

Code 1950, § 18.1-370; 1960, c. 358; 1975, cc. 14, 15; 1995, c. 791; 2000, c. 962; 2007, c. 467; 2015, cc. 502, 503.

Amended by Acts 2015 c. 503, § 1, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by Acts 2015 c. 502, § 1, eff. 7/1/2015.