(A) The Fire Chief and his authorized representatives, who are in charge of a fire scene or other emergency involving the protection of life or property, shall have the power and authority to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operations, investigate the existence of suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous conditions or situations and may take any other action necessary and reasonable in the performance of these duties. In the exercise of such power, the Fire Chief or his representative may prohibit any person, vehicle, vessel or other thing from approaching the fire or emergency scene and may remove or cause to be removed or kept away from such scene any person, vehicle, vessel or thing which may impede or interfere with the operations of the Fire Department.
(B) Any person who:
(1) Obstructs the operations of the Fire Department in connection with the extinguishment of any fire;
(2) Interferes with the operations of the Fire Department in investigating or handling any other emergency situation; or
(3) Disobeys the lawful command of the Fire Chief, his designee, or any police officer assisting the Fire Department at an emergency scene; shall be guilty of an infraction.
(C) The Fire Chief or his designee shall have the authority to place ropes, guards, barricades or other obstructions across any street, alley, sidewalk or private property in the vicinity of any emergency scene so as to prevent accident or interference with the lawful efforts of the Fire Department to manage and control the situation and to handle the fire apparatus.
(Ord 92-1, passed 2-24-92)