Duty of Superintendent to assume direction of all measures

(1) The Superintendent shall, upon the occurrence of a fire, assume the absolute direction and control of all measures necessary for extinguishing the fire. 5 (2) Any person who, during any fire, resists or interferes with any order given by the Superintendent shall be guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months.