Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004

rdf:langString Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004

rdf:langString An Act to make provision about fire and rescue authorities and their functions; to make provision about employment by, and powers of employees of, fire and rescue authorities; to make provision about education and training and pension schemes; to make provision about the supply of water; to make provision about false alarms of fire; to provide for the funding of advisory bodies; and for connected purposes.

rdf:langString Parliament of the United Kingdom

rdf:langString Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004

rdf:langString The Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 (c 21), sometimes abbreviated as FRSA 2004, is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It came into effect on 1 October 2004. It only applies to Great Britain and most provisions apply only in England and Wales. Replacing the previous Fire Services Act 1947 in England and Wales, it clarifies the duties and powers of fire authorities to:- * promote fire safety * fight fires * protect people and property from fires * rescue people from road traffic Collision * deal with other specific emergencies, such as flooding or terrorist attack and * do other things to respond to the particular needs of their communities and the risks they face.