§ 38-4. Resisting or obstructing firefighters in execution of duty; refusal to obey lawful order, etc.

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No person shall resist, impede, obstruct or interfere with the movements of the fire chief or his assistants or any firefighter in the execution of their duty. No person shall refuse to obey any order lawfully given by any officer of the fire rescue department at any fire, or meddle or interfere with any engine, carriage, hook and ladder, truck, hose or fire apparatus, when engaged at or going to any fire. No person shall interfere with a paramedic of the fire rescue department at the scene of an emergency medical response and while performing his duties based on accepted national standards. Any person may be required to keep beyond a certain line to be designated by the fire chief or other officers in command at the fire or emergency.

(Code 1979, § 11-30)

                    
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