Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 2Principal fire and rescue functions

9Fire-fighting

(1)

Each relevant authority shall make provision for the purpose of—

(a)

extinguishing fires in its area; and

(b)

protecting life and property in the event of fires in its area.

(2)

In making provision under subsection (1) a relevant authority shall 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 fire;

(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.