I’m a County employee, I run red lights all the time, sometimes right in front of police cars with no consequence. I do it in a snowplow or sander making the roads safe for the citizens. I don’t see how library or building services folks have an excuse though.
One of our dump truck drivers ran a red light and was ticketed, he was given a written warning, if he did it a second time 3 days off without pay, 3rd strike and your out(fired). BTW, he also paid the ticket.
Yes, there are times like yours were it is proper. I’d also give other emergency services a pass.
Why would your job require you to perform your duties in an unsafe manner?