It is unlawful for any person to turn in a false alarm of any nature or in any manner to deceive or attempt to deceive the Fire Department or Police Department or any officer or employee thereof with reference to any fire alarm or reported fire, accident or other emergency or knowingly to cause the Fire Department or Police Department or its officers or employees to make a useless run.
(`83 Code, § 10-608) Penalty, see § 10.99