49Objects and functions of community fire units

49 Objects and functions of community fire units (1) The object of a community fire unit is to assist people in the area for which the unit is established to learn how to— (a) assist with defensive protection of property from fire; and (b) use equipment for fire prevention work and fire fighting. (2) The functions of a community fire unit are to— (a) undertake fire prevention work; and (b) assist with fire fighting during a fire emergency; and (c) assist with recovery operations after a fire emergency. (3) A community fire unit must exercise its functions— (a) only in the area for which the unit is established; and (b) in accordance with the standards and protocols for fire and rescue; and (c) under the direction of the chief officer (fire and rescue service).