42.—(1) The fire and rescue functions of the Combined Authority are exercisable only by the Mayor.
(2) For the purposes of the exercise of the fire and rescue functions, the Mayor may do anything that the Combined Authority may do under section 113A of the 2009 Act (general power of EPB or combined authority).
(3) Members and officers of the Combined Authority may assist the Mayor in the exercise of the fire and rescue functions.