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.