(a) All regularly appointed members of the fire department are hereby given the necessary special police powers for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.
(b) It is hereby made the special duty of the chief of police and/or other peace officers who may be on duty and available for fire duty, to respond to all fire alarms and assist the fire department in the protection of life and property, regulating traffic, maintaining order and in enforcing observance of all sections of this chapter.
(Code 1976, § 8-8; Code 1982, § 9-21)