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Section 10: Directions relating to particular fires and emergencies

Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 · 2004 c. 21View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Functions of fire and rescue authorities

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 fire specified in the direction, or
an emergency of another kind specified in the direction.

A direction under this section may require a fire and rescue authority to act outside the authority's area.

A direction under this section may be varied or revoked by a further such direction.

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