The Fire Chief shall have police authority at all fires in the city, and shall be in charge of the territory immediately adjacent to the place of any fire. He shall direct the members of the Department, and it shall be his duty to see that the Department attends fires promptly and renders efficient service. The Chief is authorized to order the arrest of any person violating his authority at the scene of a fire or other emergency under his command and for any other violation of this chapter.
('74 Code, § 10-27) (Ord. 79-44, passed 2-21-80)