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