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In the UK they can, this may not be true for other countries.
In the UK anyone can arrest anyone if they actually see them commiting an 'arrestable offence' an arrestable offence is defined as any offence that carries at least a 5 year prison sentence.
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∙ 11y agoNot an average firefighter, but a fire marshall does.
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Can voluntary firefighters arrest people?
This is a very touchy subject. The best answer is no. Volunteer firefighters hold no legal ability to arrest someone and keep them in custody, but in some locations they can remove you and keep you away from an area. In some locations they have "Fire police", which do have the ability to arrest you. It is not uncommon to see police officers at fire department senes, also. If they have a reason to, they can arrest you or ask you to leave.
How many people work as firefighters in California?
There are about 4,500 firefighters in action and on reserve.
Does New York City firefighter have peace officer status?
All NYC firefighters are peace officers, unarmed, but do have the power to arrest
Are people paid to be firefighters?
Around 75% of firefighters are volunteer, and do not get paid. The rest do get paid. Usually in larger cities/areas you will see more paid firefighters.
Total number of people that are firefighters?
In the U.S. there are about 1.8 million firefighters, paid, paid on call and volunteer.
Are firefighters brave heroes?
Yes. Firefighters are brave heroes because they risk their lives to save people from fire.
Do firefighters have lung?
Yes, generally people have lungs.
What some activities firefighters do?
Firefighters work to help those in danger. This can include people who have been in car accidents, people who have been burned from fires, and many other things.
What must police have to arrest people?
an arrest warrant.
Can you arrest people on fable 3?
no, you can not. but police can arrest you.
What are oxygen firefighters?
oxygen firefighters are people who give CPR to animals if they have been hurt or if they have no oxygen left in their body. This is their job and what their supposed to be doing
What did firefighters do on September 11?
They rescued people from the twin towers.
