The Fire Chief, or his/her designee, at any fire, explosion, rescue, emergency medical or hazardous materials incident, or any other emergency which poses imminent threat to life, environment, or property, shall have the authority to direct operations as necessary to control, mitigate, or eliminate the emergency. It shall be unlawful for any person to impede the emergency operations of the Columbus Fire Department (or Fire Territory).
A. General. The Fire Department shall have the right to enter any building or premises without permission or warrant in the event of any emergency situation constituting a threat to human life, property or the public safety for the purpose of eliminating, controlling or abating the dangerous condition or situation.
B. Liability. The Fire Department or the Fire Department dispatch center will notify the owner occupant of the event and it will be the responsibility of the owner/occupant to assure that the building is re-secured. (Ord. 2-2019, 2019)