Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities

Assistance in discharge of functions

I2I513Reinforcement schemes

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
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S. 13 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)

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S. 13 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

I3I614Directions as to reinforcement schemes

1

This section applies if—

a

a fire and rescue authority has asked one or more other fire and rescue authorities to agree to the making, variation or revocation of a reinforcement scheme,

b

the authorities are unable to agree to the making, terms, variation or revocation of the scheme, and

c

one of the authorities asks the Secretary of State to act under this section.

2

The Secretary of State may direct the authorities concerned—

a

to make a reinforcement scheme in the terms specified in the direction;

b

to make one or more specified variations to a reinforcement scheme;

c

to revoke a reinforcement scheme.

3

Before giving a direction under subsection (2) the Secretary of State—

a

must give both (or all) the authorities concerned an opportunity to make representations to him;

b

may cause an inquiry to be held.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
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S. 14 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)

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S. 14 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2

I1I4I715Arrangements with other employers of fire-fighters

1

A fire and rescue authority may enter into arrangements with a person who employs fire-fighters for securing the provision by that person of assistance for the purpose of the discharge by the authority of a function conferred on it under section 7, 8 or 9.

2

But a fire and rescue authority may not enter into arrangements under this section with another fire and rescue authority.

3

Arrangements under this section may include provision as to the terms on which assistance is to be provided (including provision as to payment).