What must be present for an operator to drive over a fire hose without consent?

For an operator to drive over a fire hose without consent, it is essential for a Fire Department Official to be present and in command. This requirement exists because the hose is a critical piece of firefighting equipment that supplies water and is vulnerable to damage. Driving over it could impair fire operations and endanger lives. A Fire Department Official is trained to assess the situation and determine whether it is safe and necessary to allow vehicles to cross over the hose. Their authority ensures that proper safety protocols are followed, protecting both responders and civilians.

The other options—such as involving the road commission, police officers, or any emergency responder—do not have the same level of authority or specific training regarding fire department operations and the critical nature of maintaining the integrity of firefighting efforts. Only a designated official from the fire department has the specific mandate and responsibility for deciding when and how the hose can be crossed safely.