Our fire police often are active firemen who no long wish to or no longer can physically handle, because of age or medical reasons, the rigorous duties fire suppression. If that encounter any problems, they let the regular police officers handle the situation. There are State courses for fire police officers and the arresting powers are very limited today compared to the late 1800's. In Woodbury today, parking enforcement in fire lanes or in front of fire hydrants is done mostly by the Fire Official's office and his inspectors. Fines that are paid go directly into the Fire Official office budget to be used for fire prevention and public education.
Police still have the power to write tickets but are often busy taking care of more serious matters.