§ 18-136. Interference by nondepartmental personnel prohibited.

(a)

Interference in discharge of departmental duties. It shall be unlawful for any person not a member of the fire department to interfere with, or in any manner hinder, any members or employee of the fire department in the discharge of their duties as such.

(b)

Interference in handling department apparatus. It shall be unlawful for any person not a member of the fire department to handle, or in any way interfere with, any of the apparatus belonging to or used by the fire department, either at a fire or while traveling to or returning from a fire, or while standing in the fire department quarters, or at any time, unless such person is requested to do so by an officer of the department.

(Code 1982, § 10-62; Ord. No. 93-20, § 12, 7-19-1993)