Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities

Other functions

10Directions relating to particular fires and emergencies

(1)

The Secretary of State may direct a fire and rescue authority to take, or not to take, action specified in the direction in relation to—

(a)

a fire specified in the direction, or

(b)

an emergency of another kind specified in the direction.

(2)

A direction under this section may require a fire and rescue authority to act outside the authority’s area.

(3)

A direction under this section may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.