N.Y. Penal Law § 195.15: Obstructing firefighting operations

§ 195.15 Obstructing firefighting operations.

A person is guilty of obstructing firefighting operations when he or

she intentionally and unreasonably obstructs the efforts of any:

1. firefighter in extinguishing a fire, or prevents or dissuades

another from extinguishing or helping to extinguish a fire;

2. firefighter, police officer or peace officer in performing his or

her duties in circumstances involving an imminent danger created by an

explosion, threat of explosion or the presence of toxic fumes or gases;

or

3. firefighter performing emergency medical care on a sick or injured

person.

Obstructing firefighting operations is a class A misdemeanor.