§ 98-23. Fire lines.  


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  • A. 
    A policeman at a fire or other emergency incident, if so directed by the Fire Chief, an Assistant Fire Chief or officer-in-charge of the fire or incident, shall aid in the formation of a fire line (perimeter) and shall not permit any person to pass such line (perimeter) unless such person shall wear the badge or the identification of the Fire Department, excepting the Mayor, Alderman, members of the Police Department, Fire Commissioners, Commissioner of Public Works, Building Inspector, owners or other persons interested in property within or resident within the prescribed lines (perimeter), or insurance agents doing business in the City, except by direction of the Fire Chief or officer-in-charge of such fire or incident.
    B. 
    A policeman shall remove from within such lines all persons other than those excepted.