Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities
Core functions
9Emergencies
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.