A.
Authority of the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal, or his duly authorized
representative, as may be present at the scene of a fire or other
emergency endangering life and/or property loss, is empowered to direct
such fire prevention and investigation operations as may be necessary
to ensure prompt and unhindered intervention and operation of the
Fire Department at the scene. The Fire Marshal may prohibit any person,
vehicle, or object from approaching the scene and may remove or cause
to be removed any person, vehicle, or object that may impede or interfere
with the operations of the Fire Department or a fire scene investigation.
B.
Compliance with orders. No person shall willfully fail or refuse
to comply with any lawful order or direction of the Fire Marshal during
fire prevention enforcement, investigations or interfere with the
compliance attempts of another individual.
C.
Relief from personal responsibility. The Fire Marshal or employee
charged with the enforcement of this chapter, while acting for the
jurisdiction, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and
is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accrued
to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted
in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against any
officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or
employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions
of this chapter shall be defended by the legal representative of the
jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings. The Fire
Marshal or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in any action,
suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions
of this chapter; and any agent acting in good faith and without malice,
shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions
or by reason of any act or omission in connection with the performance
of official duties. Any additional provisions included within the
Borough of Cresskill's Local Indemnification Ordinance shall
apply to this subsection.
D.
Jurisdictional liability. The jurisdiction shall not be liable under
this chapter for any damage to persons or property, by reason of the
inspection or reinspection of structures or equipment authorized herein,
or failure to inspect or reinspect such structures or equipment or
by reason of the approval or disapproval of any structure or equipment
authorized herein.
