For the purposes of this article:

1. i. The chief or director of any municipal or county fire or police department or the sheriff of any county;

   ii. The arson investigator of the State Police Department; the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division of the United States Department of the Treasury; or

   iii. The attorney for the Commonwealth or other person responsible for prosecutions in the jurisdiction where the fire occurred.

   "Insurance company" includes the Virginia Property Insurance Association.

"Action" includes nonaction or the failure to take action.

"Authorized agencies" means:

1979, c. 279; 1985, c. 58; 2008, c. 410.