Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities

Core functions

8Road traffic accidents

1

A fire and rescue authority must make provision for the purpose of—

a

rescuing people in the event of road traffic accidents in its area;

b

protecting people from serious harm, to the extent that it considers it reasonable to do so, in the event of road traffic accidents in its area.

2

In making provision under subsection (1) a fire and rescue authority must in particular—

a

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

b

secure the provision of training for personnel;

c

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

d

make arrangements for obtaining information needed for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1);

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 subsection (1).