(1) Subject to the control, direction and superintendence of the Director, the Fire Officers shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as are conferred and imposed upon him by this Regulation or rules or orders made thereunder.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the concerned Fire Officer shall be—
(a) responsible for maintenance of communication system, water resources including hydrants within his station areas, and shall be in-charge of operations of the Fire and Emergency Service within his area; and
(b) the Commanding Officer in the case of fighting a fire and preventing the fire spread, and the emergency service engaged, shall work under his command.