Va. Code § 27-30: Appointment of fire marshal

An officer, who shall be called a "fire marshal," may be appointed for each county, city or town, by the governing body thereof, whenever, in the opinion of such body, the appointment shall be deemed expedient. The term "fire marshal" as used in this chapter may include the local fire official and local arson investigator when appointed pursuant to this section.Code 1919, § 3137; 1970, c. 187; 1977, c. 334; 1984, c. 644.