(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.
Commencement Information
I1S. 10 in force at 7.9.2004 for specified purposes except in relation to W. by S.I. 2004/2304, art. 2 (with art. 3)