Part 2Fire and rescue services
Chapter 2Principal fire and rescue functions
I111Conferral of functions in relation to other emergencies
1
The Scottish Ministers may by order (an “additional function order”) confer on a relevant authority (the “specified authority”) a function relating to an emergency of a kind specified in the order (the “additional function”).
2
An additional function order may not specify as a kind of emergency—
a
a fire; or
b
a road traffic accident,
in the area of the specified authority.
3
An additional function order may make provision for or in connection with—
a
requiring the additional function to be carried out by the specified authority outwith its area;
b
specifying what the specified authority shall or may do for the purpose of the additional function;
c
requiring or authorising the specified authority—
i
to secure the provision of personnel, services and equipment;
ii
to secure the provision of training for personnel;
iii
to make arrangements for dealing with calls for help and summoning personnel;
iv
to make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for the purpose of carrying out the function;
v
to make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from carrying out the function.