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, police department, emergency medical services, 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, police department, emergency medical services, or its officers or employees to make a useless or unnecessary run to any part of the city or outside the city. (Prior Code, Chapter 14, as amended)