This Act provides for the establishment and operation of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service. Functions of the Service include to respond to all incidents in an emergency response area; to respond to all hazardous material incidents and road accident rescues, wherever occurring, in the Territory; to conduct community education and awareness programs relating to fires and other emergencies and, in particular, relating to fire safety and prevention; and to develop and administer programs designed to promote safety in building structures. The Act also contains provisions on the role of the Service in dealing with and investigating on fires and other emergencies and defines offences and penalties under the Act.
أستراليا · 1996-04-19