§ 30-1. Obedience to orders at scene of fire; arrest of offenders; interfering with firefighters.

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(a)

Every person present at the scene of a fire shall be subject and obedient to the orders of firefighters and police officers in any matter relating to extinguishing the fire; removal and protection of persons and property endangered by fire, smoke or water; freedom of fire department and medical personnel and apparatus to perform their duties or to function properly; and the maintenance of order at or near the scene of the fire. It shall be unlawful for any person to disobey any such lawful order of a firefighter or police officer. Firefighters and police officers shall have authority to arrest persons who disobey such orders and to hold them in custody until the fire has been extinguished, at which time the violators shall be dealt with according to law.

(b)

No person shall interfere with any firefighter in the discharge of his duty.

(Code 1992, § 8-1)

(Code 1992, § 8-1)

                    
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