Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities

Discharge of functions by others

I1I216Arrangements for discharge of functions by others

1

A fire and rescue authority (the first authority) may enter into arrangements with—

a

another fire and rescue authority, or

b

any other person,

for the discharge to any extent by that other authority or person of a function conferred on the first authority under any of sections 6 to 9 and 11.

2

But a fire and rescue authority may enter into arrangements with a person under subsection (1) in relation to its function of extinguishing fires only if the person employs fire-fighters.

3

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