Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 2Principal fire and rescue functions

11Conferral of functions in relation to other emergencies

1

The Scottish Ministers may by order (an “additional function order”) confer on a relevant authority (the “specified authority”) a function relating to an emergency of a kind specified in the order (the “additional function”).

2

An additional function order may not specify as a kind of emergency—

a

a fire; or

b

a road traffic accident,

in the area of the specified authority.

3

An additional function order may make provision for or in connection with—

a

requiring the additional function to be carried out by the specified authority outwith its area;

b

specifying what the specified authority shall or may do for the purpose of the additional function;

c

requiring or authorising the specified authority—

i

to secure the provision of personnel, services and equipment;

ii

to secure the provision of training for personnel;

iii

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

iv

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

v

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