The Fire and Rescue Services (Emergencies) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011

Nature of provision for emergencies

This section has no associated Explanatory Memorandum

7.  For the purpose of carrying out its functions under this Order, the Board shall in particular—

(a)secure the provision of such equipment as may be necessary to meet efficiently all reasonable requirements of this Order;

(b)secure the provision of such personnel, services and training as may be necessary efficiently to meet all reasonable requirements of this Order;

(c)make arrangements in relation to preparedness activities;

(d)develop, maintain, review and revise an emergency response plan as necessary;

(e)make arrangements for dealing with calls for help and summoning personnel;

(f)make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for those purposes; and

(g)make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from action taken for those purposes.