(1) Subject to the control, direction and superintendence of the Director, the Fire Officer shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be conferred upon him under this Regulation and the rules made thereunder.
(2) Without prejudice to the provisions of sub-section (1), the Fire Officer shall be in-charge of operations of the Fire and Emergency Services within his area and shall be responsible for maintenance of communication system, water resources including hydrants within his station area, and in the case of fire prevention, disaster and emergency, the Fire Officer or an employee senior most in rank, in their respective jurisdiction, shall, act as commanding officer for that purpose and other Fire and Emergency Service employees shall work under him and abide by his direction.