Point in time view as at 01/04/2013.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, Section 10.
(1)[F1SFRS must] make provision for the purpose of—
(a)rescuing persons in the event of road traffic accidents in its area; and
(b)to the extent that it considers it reasonable to do so, protecting persons from serious harm in the event of road traffic accidents 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 road traffic accidents;
(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.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 105(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
F2Words in s. 10(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 105(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
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