Section 102.1 – Definition.

102.1 Definition. As used in this chapter, “fire department” means the fire department of a city, township, or benefited fire district. 89 Acts, ch 132, §1

Section 102.2 – Authority at fires.

102.2 Authority at fires. A fire chief or other authorized officer of a fire department, in charge of a fire scene which involves the protection of life or property, may direct an operation as necessary to extinguish or control a fire, perform a rescue operation, investigate the existence of a suspected or reported fire, gas […]

Section 102.3 – Authority to barricade.

102.3 Authority to barricade. The fire chief or other authorized officer of the fire department in charge of a fire scene may place or erect ropes, guards, barricades, or other obstructions across a street, alley, right-of-way, or private property near the location of the fire or emergency so as to prevent accidents or interference with […]

Section 102.4 – Traffic control.

102.4 Traffic control. Notwithstanding a contrary provision of this chapter, if a peace officer is on the scene, the peace officer is in charge of traffic control and a peace officer shall not be prohibited from performing the duties of a peace officer at the fire scene. 89 Acts, ch 132, §4

Section 102.5 – Penalty.

102.5 Penalty. A person who disobeys an order of a fire chief, other officer of a fire department, or peace officer assisting the fire department which is issued pursuant to section 102.2 or 102.3, is guilty of a simple misdemeanor. 89 Acts, ch 132, §5