PART IIFIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

CHAPTER IICORE FIRE AND RESCUE FUNCTIONS

Emergencies7

1

The Department may by order confer on the Board functions relating to emergencies, other than fires and road traffic accidents in relation to which the Board has functions under Article 5 or 6.

2

An order under this Article may make provision as to what the Board shall or may do for the purpose of a function conferred under this Article, and may in particular require or authorise the Board–

a

to secure the provision of personnel, services and equipment;

b

to secure the provision of training for personnel;

c

to make arrangements for dealing with calls for help and for summoning personnel;

d

to make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for the purpose of carrying out the function; and

e

to make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from carrying out the function.

3

Before making an order under this Article the Department shall consult the Board and any other persons it considers appropriate.