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The Fire and Rescue service in England and Wales is governed by various pieces of legislation and regulatory guidance but the one law that is of particular importance is the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (the Act).
The Act requires all fire authorities to make provision for fire fighting purposes, which means not only putting out fires but also protecting life and property in case of fire. It also makes provision for attending road traffic collisions and other emergencies as well as providing a statutory footing for undertaking community safety activities.
Responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service in Wales is devolved to the Welsh Assembly Government. In accordance with the Act the Assembly has produced a National Framework which sets out priorities and objectives for Fire and Rescue Authorities and contains guidance to enable the discharge of their functions.
In accordance with the framework document each Fire and Rescue Authority must produce a risk reduction plan. The plans must focus on community and corporate risk in a holistic way. It is a blueprint for on how we will manage risk within our area. The objectives of the risk reduction plan must link to the Assembly’s objectives for reducing deaths and injuries resulting from fire and road traffic collisions.
The Act requires all fire authorities to make provision for fire fighting purposes, which means not only putting out fires but also protecting life and property in case of fire. It also makes provision for attending road traffic collisions and other emergencies as well as providing a statutory footing for undertaking community safety activities.
Responsibility for the Fire and Rescue Service in Wales is devolved to the Welsh Assembly Government. In accordance with the Act the Assembly has produced a National Framework which sets out priorities and objectives for Fire and Rescue Authorities and contains guidance to enable the discharge of their functions.
In accordance with the framework document each Fire and Rescue Authority must produce a risk reduction plan. The plans must focus on community and corporate risk in a holistic way. It is a blueprint for on how we will manage risk within our area. The objectives of the risk reduction plan must link to the Assembly’s objectives for reducing deaths and injuries resulting from fire and road traffic collisions.
Fire and Rescue Services National Framework for Wales (PDF, 760kb) |
Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (on www.communities.gov.uk) |
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