Fire and Emergency Act 1996

The Administrator may, by commission, appoint a person to be the

The Commissioner holds office on the terms and conditions, including remuneration, expenses and allowances, determined by the

The Commissioner must exercise all the powers and perform all the functions of office in accordance with the written directions, if any, given by the Minister.

The Commissioner has general control and overall responsibility for the management of the Fire and Rescue Service.

Without limiting subsection (4), the functions of the

make provision in every emergency response area, so far as the capacity and resources of the Fire and Rescue Service permits, for the effective response to all incidents, including preventing, suppressing and extinguishing fires or dealing with emergencies and for the safety of people and property endangered by fire or other emergencies;

ensure that the Fire and Rescue Service is maintained in accordance with this Act and in a state of operational readiness;

review the efficiency and effectiveness of the Fire and Rescue

make provision for effective cooperation between the Fire and

enter into agreements and protocol arrangements with organisations, either within or outside the Territory, that can assist the Fire and Rescue Service in the performance of its role under this Act;

enter into contractual arrangements for the provision of fire and rescue services, whether within an emergency response area or not;

enter into contractual arrangements for the provision of services ancillary to fire and rescue services, including (but not limited to) the supply, installation and monitoring of fire alarm systems;

enter into contractual arrangements for the provision (with or without charge) of training programs and public awareness programs.

The Commissioner has the powers necessary to perform the

The Commissioner may resign office by written notice given to the Administrator.

A notice of resignation under subsection (7) has effect when accepted by the Administrator.