The Director or any fire officer authorized by the Government in this behalf may, on the occasion of a fire or other emergency in any neighbouring area in which this Act is not in force, order the dispatch of the members of the Fire Service with necessary appliances and equipment to carry out fire fighting operations in such neighboring area and thereupon all the provisions of this Act and the rules made there under shall apply to such areas, during the period of fire emergency or during such period as the Director may specify on such charges as may be prescribed from time to time.
40. Employment on other duties.—-It shall be lawful for the Government or any officer authorized by it in this behalf, to employ the Fire Service in any rescue, salvage or other works for which it is suitable by reason of its training, appliances and equipment.