§ 2-10-080. Emergency authority.

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In addition to all powers authorized by state law, as amended, in the event of any fire, explosion, bomb threat, or similar emergency, the fire department in the city shall be authorized to prevent the blocking of any public or private street, road or alley, way or driveway, or emergency lane, during any such emergency or remove any vehicles or obstructions necessary. The officers, members, agents or employees of the fire department of the city shall not be liable at law for any act or acts done while actually fighting a fire or performing duties at the scene of an emergency.

(Code 1978, § 2-5008; Ord. No. 4965, 9/11/91, § 1; Ord. No. 5575, 6/12/96)

                    
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