16Functions related to providing rescue and fire fighting services

#### 16 Functions related to providing rescue and fire fighting services (1) In providing rescue and fire fighting services, AA has the following functions: (a) to conduct operations to rescue people or property from, or to protect people or property threatened because of, an aircraft fire, aircraft accident or aircraft incident: (i) at an aerodrome; or (ii) in the vicinity of an aerodrome; (b) to conduct operations to protect people or property threatened by a fire, accident or incident (other than an aircraft fire, aircraft accident or aircraft incident) in an area of an aerodrome connected with, or used for the purposes of, activities related to aviation; (c) to conduct operations to control and extinguish a fire referred to in paragraph (a) or (b); (d) to perform activities and provide services related to an operation or a circumstance mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c). > Note 1: AA must perform its functions in accordance with the Act, including in a manner that is consistent with Australia’s obligations under the Chicago Convention—see section 9 of the Act. > Note 2: Under Subpart 139.H of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, an ARFFS (short for aerodrome rescue and fire‑fighting service) provided by AA as an ARFFS provider must be in accordance with the requirements of that Subpart and the Manual of Standards for that Subpart. > Note 3: AA may also provide services and facilities in emergencies and other circumstances—see section 20. (2) In carrying out its functions under this section, AA must give priority to operations that are conducted: (a) at an aerodrome; or (b) within 1000 metres of any boundary of an aerodrome.