Part 2

Functions of fire and rescue authorities

Assistance in discharge of functions

Reinforcement schemes
13
1
A fire and rescue authority must, so far as practicable, enter into a reinforcement scheme with other fire and rescue authorities.
2
A reinforcement scheme is a scheme for securing mutual assistance as between fire and rescue authorities for the purpose of discharging the functions conferred under section 7, 8 or 9 on any of the authorities participating in the scheme.
3
A reinforcement scheme may make provision for apportioning between the authorities participating in the scheme any expenses incurred in taking measures to secure the efficient operation of the scheme.
4
The fire and rescue authorities participating in a reinforcement scheme must notify the Secretary of State of—
a
the making of the scheme;
b
the variation of the scheme;
c
the revocation of the scheme.
5
The fire and rescue authorities participating in a reinforcement scheme must give effect to it.
S. 13 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)