The officers of the Fire Department who are in charge at the scene of any fire or emergency shall have full power and authority to direct the operation of controlling and containing the fire or emergency. The officers may prohibit approach to the fire or emergency site and may remove any person, vehicle, vessel or thing not needed in controlling and containing the fire or emergency or preserving property in the vicinity.
This section shall not limit the authority of the master or officers of any vessel requiring Fire Department response, subject to the Fire Department’s authority to control the operations in protection of the public interest.