The fire department shall be empowered to recall any or all fire apparatus which is outside the city limits pursuant to this provision at any time, if in the judgment of the officer in charge, it is wise and expedient to do so for the further protection of property within the city limits, regardless of whether the outside fire is extinguished or not, and in such case, the city shall not be responsible for failure of the fire department to completely extinguish the fire. (1985 Code)