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Fire Rescue Victoria Act 1958
26Formation of units
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26 Formation of units
S. 26(1) amended by Nos 5/2012 s. 71, 20/2019 s. 52(1).
(1) Fire Rescue Victoria may at any time establish fire or emergency services units to assist it in carrying out its functions.
(2) A unit may consist of—
S. 26(2)(a) amended by No. 20/2019 s. 52(2).
(a) persons employed by Fire Rescue Victoria; or
S. 26(2)(b) amended by No. 20/2019 s. 52(2).
(b) persons engaged under any contract or arrangement entered into by Fire Rescue Victoria; or
(c) both.
S. 26(3) amended by No. 20/2019 s. 52(3).
(3) A member of a unit is subject to the direction and control of Fire Rescue Victoria.
Nos 3682 s. 32, 5040 s. 18.
S. 27 substituted by No. 50/1989 s. 29(1).