Singapore legislation

Clause 128

Chief Fire Officer’s powers

On the occasion of a fire the Chief Fire Officer or other officer in charge of the brigade on the spot may by himself or others —

(a)

remove or cause to be removed any person who in his opinion by his presence interferes with the due operations of the brigade;

(b)

take or cause to be taken any measures that appear to him expedient for the protection of life or property; and

(c)

break into or through, take possession of or pull or throw down any premises for the purpose of extinguishing the fire.