Part 2

Functions of fire and rescue authorities

Core functions

Fire-fighting
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1
A fire and rescue authority 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) a fire and rescue authority must in particular—
a
secure the provision of the personnel, services and equipment necessary efficiently to meet all normal requirements;
b
secure the provision of training for personnel;
c
make arrangements for dealing with calls for help and for summoning personnel;
d
make arrangements for obtaining information needed for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1);
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 subsection (1).
S. 7 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. 7 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2