Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 6Mutual assistance etc.

Assistance in discharge of functions

35Assistance other than from relevant authorities

1

A relevant authority may enter into arrangements with a relevant person for securing the provision by that person of assistance for the purpose of the carrying out by the authority of a function conferred on it by virtue of any of sections 8 to 11, 13 and 61.

2

In subsection (1) “relevant person” means a person who—

a

is not a relevant authority; and

b

in the case of arrangements for the securing of assistance for the purpose of extinguishing fires––

i

employs fire-fighters; or

ii

is approved for that purpose by the Chief Officer of a relevant authority.

3

Arrangements under this section may include provision as to the terms (including terms as to payment) on which assistance is to be provided.