Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities
Other functions
I111Power to respond to other eventualities
1
A fire and rescue authority may take any action it considers appropriate—
a
in response to an event or situation of a kind mentioned in subsection (2);
b
for the purpose of enabling action to be taken in response to such an event or situation.
2
The event or situation is one that causes or is likely to cause—
a
one or more individuals to die, be injured or become ill;
b
harm to the environment (including the life and health of plants and animals).
3
The power conferred by subsection (1) includes power to secure the provision of equipment.
4
The power conferred by subsection (1) may be exercised by an authority outside as well as within the authority’s area.