(A) When responding to emergencies, all personnel will drive emergency vehicles with appropriate concern for the safety of the public and use defensive driving. Use of emergency signals on vehicle shall be considered a request for the right-of-way from other drivers.
(B) Use of emergency signal equipment shall be permitted only when the Department has been officially dispatched to an emergency, by Fire Department personnel only in vehicles on emergency response.
(C) Fire equipment participating in parades, school functions or community events is considered out of service. Lights and sirens may be used at the discretion of the Fire Chief or driver.
(Ord. 120, passed 10-13-1997)