In every county, city, or town in which a fire company is established, there shall be appointed, at such time and in such manner as the governing body of such county, city, or town may prescribe, a chief and as many other officers as such governing body may direct.
Appointment of chief and other officers
Va. Code Ann. § 27-13, under Chapter 2. Fire/Ems Departments and Fire/Ems Companies..
Va. Code Ann. § 27-13