§55-7-26. First responders who use forced entry in response to 911 call; limited immunity from civil and criminal liability.
     (a) "First responder" includes: law-enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel and others that respond to calls for emergency medical assistance.

     (b) Neither a first responder nor his or her supervisor, agency, employer or supervising entity is liable for any civil damages or criminal liability resulting from a forcible entry of a home, business or other structure if the first responder:

     (1) Is responding to a documented 911 call for emergency medical assistance;

     (2) Has made reasonable efforts to summon an occupant of the home, business, or structure by knocking or otherwise notifying the occupant(s) of his or her presence;

     (3) Has not received a response from an occupant within a reasonable period of time; and

     (4) Has a good faith belief that it is necessary to make a forcible entry for the purposes of rendering emergency medical assistance or preventing imminent bodily harm.

     (c) Nothing in this section shall affect the standard of care a first responder must employ when rendering aid after gaining entry. Note: WV Code updated with legislation passed through the 2012 1st Special Session