§ 1921.02. Authority at fires and other emergencies.
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The chief of the division of fire or his duly authorized representative, as may be
in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life
and/or property, is empowered to direct such operations as may be necessary to extinguish
or control any suspected or reported fires, gas leaks, or other hazardous conditions
or situations or of taking any other action necessary in the reasonable performance
of their duty. The chief of the division of fire or his duly authorized representative
may prohibit any person, vehicle or object from approaching the scene and may remove
or cause to be removed from the scene any person, vehicle or object which may impede
or interfere with the operations of the division of fire. The chief of the division
of Fire or his duly authorized representative may remove or cause to be removed any
person, vehicle or object from hazardous areas. All persons ordered to leave a hazardous
area shall do so immediately and shall not reenter the area until authorized to do
so by the chief of the division of fire or his duly authorized representative.
For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this section the chief of the division
of fire or his duly authorized representative shall have all the powers of a city
of Columbus police officer, and may arrest or cause to be arrested any person acting
in a riotous or disorderly manner. The city police while at a fire or other emergency
shall, subject to the order of the chief of the division of police, obey the chief
of the division of fire or his duly authorized representatives' commands.
(Ord. 40-85.)
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