Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities
Other functions
I1I410Directions relating to particular fires and emergencies
1
The Secretary of State may direct a fire and rescue authority to take, or not to take, action specified in the direction in relation to—
a
a fire specified in the direction, or
b
an emergency of another kind specified in the direction.
2
A direction under this section may require a fire and rescue authority to act outside the authority’s area.
3
A direction under this section may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.
I2I511Power to respond to other eventualities
1
A fire and rescue authority may take any action it considers appropriate—
a
in response to an event or situation of a kind mentioned in subsection (2);
b
for the purpose of enabling action to be taken in response to such an event or situation.
2
The event or situation is one that causes or is likely to cause—
a
one or more individuals to die, be injured or become ill;
b
harm to the environment (including the life and health of plants and animals).
3
The power conferred by subsection (1) includes power to secure the provision of equipment.
4
The power conferred by subsection (1) may be exercised by an authority outside as well as within the authority’s area.
I3I612Other services
1
A fire and rescue authority may provide the services of any persons employed by it or any equipment maintained by it to any person for any purpose that appears to the authority to be appropriate.
2
A fire and rescue authority may provide services under this section outside as well as within the authority’s area.