# The Fire (Additional Function) (Scotland) Order 2005, Article 8: Nature of provision for emergencies


(1) For the purpose of carrying out its functions under this Order, a specified authority shall in particular–
(a) secure the provision of such equipment as may be necessary to meet efficiently all normal requirements of articles 5 and 6;
(b) secure the provision of such personnel, services and training for personnel as may be necessary efficiently to meet all normal requirements of this Order;
(c) make arrangements for dealing with calls for help and summoning personnel;
(d) make arrangements for obtaining information required or likely to be required for those purposes; and
(e) make arrangements for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to prevent or limit damage to property resulting from action taken for those purposes.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2005/342/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-additional-function-scotland-order-2005/article-8
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