Part 2

Functions of fire and rescue authorities

Other functions

Directions relating to particular fires and emergencies
10
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.
S. 10 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. and 1.10.2004 otherwise except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)
S. 10 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2