The Fire Chief, or any officer in charge of the Fire Department, shall have the authority and power to cause the removal of property whenever it shall become necessary for the preservation of more valuable property, the protection of human life or to prevent the spreading of fire to adjoining property. The Fire Chief may direct the municipal firefighters to remove any building, structure or fence for the purpose of checking the progress of any fire. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to blow up, or cause to be blown up, with explosives any building or structure during the progress of a fire for the purpose of checking the progress of the same. The Chief shall have control of the police and of all other persons present. He or she may appoint persons to assist in the protection of property who shall, on his or her recommendation, be compensated by the City Council for any services rendered.
(2005 Code, § 7-101)
(A) It shall be unlawful for any person during the time of a fire and for a period of 36 hours after its extinguishment to hinder, resist or refuse to obey the Municipal Fire Chief, in any matter relating to said fire, or to act in a noisy or disorderly manner.
(B) The Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief shall have the power and authority during such time to arrest or command any such person to assist them in the performance of their official duties.
(2005 Code, § 7-102)
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