Part 2 E+WFunctions of fire and rescue authorities

Core functionsE+W

9EmergenciesE+W

(1)The Secretary of State may by order confer on a fire and rescue authority functions relating to emergencies, other than fires and road traffic accidents in relation to which the authority has functions under section 7 or 8.

(2)An order under this section may require functions conferred on a fire and rescue authority under this section to be discharged outside the authority’s area.

(3)An order under this section may make provision as to what a fire and rescue authority must or may do for the purpose of a function conferred under this section, and may in particular require or authorise a fire and rescue authority—

(a)to secure the provision of personnel, services and equipment;

(b)to secure the provision of training for personnel;

(c)to make arrangements for dealing with calls for help and for summoning personnel;

(d)to make arrangements for obtaining information needed for the purpose of discharging the function;

(e)to make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from discharging the function.

(4)An order under this section may confer a function, including a function of providing particular equipment, on a particular authority.

(5)Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State must consult any persons he considers appropriate.

Commencement Information

I1S. 9 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)

I2S. 9 in force at 10.11.2004 for W. by S.I. 2004/2917, art. 2