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.