§ 7-108 FIRE EQUIPMENT; EMERGENCY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND USE.
   (a)   All fire apparatus and equipment is hereby given and granted the exclusive right-of-way over and through all streets, avenues, alleys and public thoroughfares in the city while en route to fires or in response to any alarm, and it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to in any manner obstruct or hinder the apparatus or equipment.
   (b)   All emergency vehicles of the Fire Department, while proceeding on official business, shall be operated in strict accordance with the requirements of the state statutes regarding the operation of emergency vehicles, and each departmental member assigned to the operation of emergency vehicles shall familiarize himself or herself with the requirements of the law and govern himself or herself accordingly. Any operator violating the provisions of the state law shall be liable for disciplinary action.