Written Question · S3W-28738 · Session 3
What assessment it has made of compliance with section 5 of The Fire (Additional Function) (Scotland) Order 2005; whether it intends to tak…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what assessment it has made of compliance with section 5 of The Fire (Additional Function) (Scotland) Order 2005; whether it intends to take action, and, if so, what action.
The answer
Scotland''s fire and rescue services have a statutory duty to respond to major flooding incidents. As such, the legal responsibility for ensuring that these duties are carried out safely and effectively rests with the relevant fire and rescue authorities.
Additionally, the Scottish Fire Services College and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Advisory Unit provide the fire and rescue services with practical training and guidance on a range of operational issues for flood rescue.
Additionally, the Scottish Fire Services College and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Advisory Unit provide the fire and rescue services with practical training and guidance on a range of operational issues for flood rescue.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-28738 by reference.