Part 2

Fire and rescue services
Chapter 2

Principal fire and rescue functions

Fire-fighting
9
1
SFRS must 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) SFRS 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 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.
Words in s. 9(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 104(a), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)
Words in s. 9(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 104(b), 129(2); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)