§ 34-29b-5

34-29B-5. Powers of fire official at the scene of a fire.Any fire official in charge at the immediate scene of a fire involving the protection of life or property or both, may direct the operation to extinguish or control any fire and investigate the existence of suspected or reported fires. In the exercise of such power, such fire official may prohibit any person, vehicle, or vessel from approaching the fire scene and may remove or cause to be removed or kept away from the scene any person, vehicle or vessel which may impede or interfere with the operations of the fire official. Source: SL 1991, ch 283, §5.