(1) Each local authority may, and if the Government directs shall, maintain a Fire Brigade.
(2) Every local authority that maintains a Fire Brigade shall make available to the Fire Brigade such equipment and assets, as may be necessary for the members of the Service posted in such Fire Brigade to effectively discharge their duties and perform their functions as conferred upon them by or under this Act.
(3) The local authority shall maintain such posts in the Fire Brigade as required by the Government after consultation with the Director:
Provided that all posts in Fire Brigades maintained by local authorities shall be occupied by persons who are appointed or caused to be appointed as members of the Service, or are members by virtue of sub-section (3) of section 3 of this Act.
(4) Every local authority that maintains a Fire Brigade shall appoint the Calling of reports and statements.
Maintenance of Fire Brigades by local authorities.
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(i) act as the commanding officer, under the general control of such a member of the local authority as decided by the Director, for all operations in response to an emergency;
(ii) take such measures, as are prescribed to ensure discipline amongst, and efficiency of, other members of the Service posted at the Fire Brigade; and
(iii) give such assistance to the local authority as the local authority may require to effectively perform its functions regarding fire prevention and life safety.
(5) Local authorities shall perform such other functions with respect to establishing, maintaining and managing Fire Brigades, as may be prescribed.
10. All Local authorities, after consulting the officer appointed under sub-section (4) of section 9, shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that an adequate supply of water and other necessary infrastructure is available for use in the event of an emergency.
11. The officer appointed under sub-section (4) of section 9 may, in consultation with the local authority, direct members of the Service to participate in any activity for which they are suitable by reason of their training, or appliances and equipment.
12. Every member of the Service shall for all purposes of this Act be deemed to be always on duty and be deployed for turn-out duty in any part of the State.
PART - C TERMS OF SERVICE AND OTHER PARTICULARS GOVERNING MEMBERS OF THE PUNJAB FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICE