Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 2Principal fire and rescue functions

10Road traffic accidents

1

Each relevant authority shall make provision for the purpose of—

a

rescuing persons in the event of road traffic accidents in its area; and

b

to the extent that it considers it reasonable to do so, protecting persons from serious harm in the event of road traffic accidents in its area.

2

In making provision under subsection (1) a relevant authority shall in particular—

a

secure the provision of the personnel, services and equipment necessary to meet efficiently all normal requirements;

b

secure the provision of training for personnel;

c

make arrangements for—

i

dealing with calls for help; and

ii

summoning personnel,

in the event of road traffic accidents;

d

make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for the purpose mentioned in that subsection;

e

make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from action taken for the purpose mentioned in that subsection.