Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 2Principal fire and rescue functions

9Fire-fighting

1

F1SFRS must make provision for the purpose of—

a

extinguishing fires in its area; and

b

protecting life and property in the event of fires in its area.

2

In making provision under subsection (1) F2SFRS must in particular—

a

secure the provision of the personnel, services and equipment necessary to meet efficiently all normal requirements;

b

secure the provision of training for personnel;

c

make arrangements for—

i

dealing with calls for help; and

ii

summoning personnel,

in the event of fire;

d

make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for the purpose mentioned in that subsection;

e

make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from action taken for the purpose mentioned in that subsection.