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Who may authorize a person to enter on lands or premises without a warrant?
Who may authorize a person to enter on lands or premises without a warrant?
- Any assistant to the Fire Marshal (correct)
- The police chief
- A firefighter
- The Fire Marshal (correct)
What is the main purpose of entering on lands or premises adjacent to a fire?
What is the main purpose of entering on lands or premises adjacent to a fire?
- To inspect the premises for potential hazards
- To fight the fire or provide rescue or emergency services (correct)
- To evacuate people from the surrounding area
- To investigate the cause of the fire
Under what circumstances may a firefighter pull down or remove buildings?
Under what circumstances may a firefighter pull down or remove buildings?
- If the fire chief deems it necessary to prevent the spread of the fire (correct)
- If the fire is spreading quickly
- If the fire has already been extinguished
- If the owner of the building gives permission
What is the main concern when entering on lands or premises adjacent to a fire?
What is the main concern when entering on lands or premises adjacent to a fire?
Who may enter on lands or premises without a warrant to fight a fire?
Who may enter on lands or premises without a warrant to fight a fire?
What is the purpose of entering on lands or premises adjacent to a serious threat to health and safety?
What is the purpose of entering on lands or premises adjacent to a serious threat to health and safety?
What is the primary condition for a firefighter to enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of the municipality without a warrant?
What is the primary condition for a firefighter to enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of the municipality without a warrant?
Who may enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of the municipality without a warrant for the purposes of fighting a fire or providing rescue or emergency services?
Who may enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of the municipality without a warrant for the purposes of fighting a fire or providing rescue or emergency services?
What is the purpose of entering lands or premises under subsection (1) of section 14?
What is the purpose of entering lands or premises under subsection (1) of section 14?
What is the power of the Fire Marshal or a fire chief upon entering land or premises under subsection (1) of section 14?
What is the power of the Fire Marshal or a fire chief upon entering land or premises under subsection (1) of section 14?
What is the requirement for a firefighter to enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of the municipality without a warrant under subsection (2) of section 13?
What is the requirement for a firefighter to enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of the municipality without a warrant under subsection (2) of section 13?
What is preserved under subsection (4) of section 13?
What is preserved under subsection (4) of section 13?
Under what circumstances can a firefighter or such other person as may be authorized by the fire chief enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of the municipality without a warrant?
Under what circumstances can a firefighter or such other person as may be authorized by the fire chief enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of the municipality without a warrant?
What is the purpose of making excavations on the land or premises under subsection (2) of section 14?
What is the purpose of making excavations on the land or premises under subsection (2) of section 14?
Study Notes
Rights of Entry in Emergencies and Fire Investigations
- Firefighters or authorized persons can enter adjacent lands or premises without a warrant to fight a fire or provide rescue or emergency services.
- They can also enter adjacent lands or premises to remove or reduce a serious threat to health and safety or the environment.
Prevention of Fire Spreading
- Firefighters or authorized persons can enter lands or premises where a fire is occurring, or adjacent lands or premises, to pull down or remove buildings, structures, or things to prevent the spread of the fire.
Entry onto Land Outside Municipality
- Firefighters or authorized persons can enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of their municipality without a warrant if the fire or emergency threatens persons, property, or the environment within the municipality, and there is no fire department or emergency response capability in the area.
Automatic Aid
- Firefighters or authorized persons can enter lands or premises outside the territorial limits of their municipality without a warrant if the council of the municipality has entered into an automatic aid agreement or other agreement permitting the entry.
Common Law Right of Entry Preserved
- This section does not affect a firefighter's right of entry at common law.
Entry where Fire has Occurred or is Likely to Occur
- The Fire Marshal or a fire chief can enter land or premises without a warrant if a fire has occurred or is likely to occur, or if there is a substance or device likely to cause a fire.
Powers upon Entry
- Upon entering land or premises, the Fire Marshal or a fire chief can:
- Close and prevent entry to the land or premises for the duration of the examination
- Remove, retain, and examine articles or materials, take samples, and make photographs or videos
- Make excavations on the land or premises
- Require machinery, equipment, or devices to be operated or used under specified conditions
- Make reasonable inquiries of any person, orally or in writing
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Description
This quiz covers the rights of firefighters to enter adjacent lands or premises in emergency situations to fight fires or provide rescue services. It also explores the roles of the fire chief, Fire Marshal, and assistant to the Fire Marshal.
