29Powers and functions of brigade chiefs

29 Powers and functions of brigade chiefs

(1)  *[Section 29 Subsection (1) amended by No. 29 of 1995, s. 25 ]*The brigade chief of a brigade shall, subject to the directions of the Chief Officer, control, direct, and regulate the working of the brigade.

(2)  *[Section 29 Subsection (2) amended by No. 29 of 1995, s. 25 ]*Subject to section 39 , the brigade chief of a brigade shall, on receipt of a call to a fire or potential fire, immediately after the first alarm, direct or cause members of his brigade to proceed with all possible speed to the place where the fire or potential fire is and take all necessary action to extinguish the fire or prevent an occurrence of fire and to save all property.

(3)  *[Section 29 Subsection (3) amended by No. 29 of 1995, s. 25 ]*A brigade chief –

(a) may, either alone or with other persons under his command, enter and, if necessary, force open any outer or inner doors of any premises which are on fire or in the vicinity of a fire for the purpose of taking any action which he considers necessary for extinguishing, or for preventing the extension of, the fire, and may take, or give directions for taking, any equipment onto or over any land or premises which he considers convenient for the purpose;

(b) may take any measures which appear to him necessary or expedient for the protection of life and property, and may cause –

(i) any premises to be entered, taken possession of, or pulled down;

(ii) any ship to be entered, taken possession of, or sunk; or

(iii) any premises or ship to be otherwise damaged, destroyed, or removed –

for the purpose of extinguishing or preventing the spread of fire;

(c) may cause water to be shut off from any main or pipe in order to obtain a greater pressure and supply of water for the purpose of extinguishing any fire;

(d) may give such directions or take such other action as he considers necessary –

(i) for the closure of any street, road, lane, or other thoroughfare in the vicinity of a fire; and

(ii) for regulating the use by persons or vehicles of any street, road, lane, or other thoroughfare in the vicinity of a fire;