(1) The Director shall subject to the superintendence and control of the Government, direct and regulate all matters of fire safety and prevention, fire fighting equipments, machinery and appliances, training, distribution of duties, study of laws and maintenance of discipline of personnel in the Fire and Emergency Services.
(2) The Director shall,-
(i) keep liaison with the Government for the development of Fire and Emergency Services;
(ii) frame and take steps for implementation of the policies relating to the development of Fire and Emergency Services after obtaining approval of Government; HARYANA GOVT. GAZ. (EXTRA.), APR. 8, 2022 (CHTR. 18, 1944 SAKA) 73
(iii) prepare and submit plans and proposals to the Government with regard to the periodical review of fire equipments, properties and manpower for effective implementation of Fire and Emergency Services;
(iv) ensure that Fire and Emergency Management Plans of the Fire Stations and other field formations are prepared in conformity with the respective State Disaster Management Plans;
(v) ensure deployment of Fire and Emergency Services, resources, equipments and fire personnel at standby duty for any fire response or any other emergency within the State as well as for adjoining States;
(vi) take or cause to be taken such effective steps and measures in case of major fire, house collapse and other emergency services;
(vii) investigate or cause to be investigated the reason of fire and submit the report to the Government with the recommendations including implementation of fire precautionary measures;
(viii) depute such number of members/personnel as may be necessary to assist any Fire Officer of the Fire and Emergency Services;
(ix) implement the policies framed by the Government from time to time;
(x) establish advance training centres for providing training in the field of fire and rescue operations;
(xi) represent the State of Haryana in National and International forums to update the standard of Fire and Emergency Services;
(xii) perform any other function or duty as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act.