according to bits I"ve read about this the last few days, CHP controls everything on the highway, unlike here in TX.
Here, I have the ability to shut the road down if I deem it needed.
We TRY not to unless absolutely needed, but if its critical for example and I need to put a helo down in the road and no other choice, its shut down without a second thought and no LE will challenge it here.
I suspect there might, as usual, be a lot more behind the scenes on this one.
I get daily updates on fire incidents nationwide so we'll sure hear more at some point.
if I am not mistaken, in Florida, whoever shows up first, fire/rescue or LEO, can make that decision. Once FHP shows up though, the State Law officer takes command.
