This article applies where by virtue of article 19(2) or 20(2) the Northern Ireland Board is carrying out an SFRS function in Scotland.

Section 25 of the 2005 Act (powers of authorised employees in relation to emergencies) applies in relation to a fire and rescue officer who is entitled to exercise the powers in Article 18 of the 2006 Order (powers of fire and rescue officers in an emergency etc.) as if the fire and rescue officer were an authorised employee (within the meaning of section 25(1) of the 2005 Act).

Section 27 of the 2005 Act (powers of authorised employees in relation to obtaining information) applies in relation to a fire and rescue officer who is an authorised officer (as defined in Article 19(2) of the 2006 Order) as if the fire and rescue officer were an authorised employee (within the meaning of section 27(1) of the 2005 Act).

Section 29 of the 2005 Act (powers of authorised employees in relation to investigating fires) applies in relation to a fire and rescue officer who is an authorised officer (as defined in Article 19(2) of the 2006 Order) as if the fire and rescue officer were an authorised employee (within the meaning of section 29(1) of the 2005 Act).