Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities
Discharge of functions by others
I1I216Arrangements for discharge of functions by others
1
A fire and rescue authority (the first authority) may enter into arrangements with—
a
another fire and rescue authority, or
b
any other person,
for the discharge to any extent by that other authority or person of a function conferred on the first authority under any of sections 6 to 9 and 11.
2
But a fire and rescue authority may enter into arrangements with a person under subsection (1) in relation to its function of extinguishing fires only if the person employs fire-fighters.
3
Arrangements under this section may include provision as to the terms on which any function is to be discharged (including provision as to payment).