Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017

Emergencies, fire control, industry brigades, water supply, and evacuation schemes - Operational functions, duties, and powers - Functions, duties, and powers in emergencies

49: Duty to notify hazardous substance agencies in case of hazardous substance emergencies

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"Fire and Emergency New Zealand must tell other agencies if there's a hazardous substance emergency"

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If you are dealing with a hazardous substance emergency, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) must tell the relevant agencies. You need to know that FENZ takes action during these emergencies under section 39. FENZ must notify these agencies as soon as possible after they are called to the emergency. FENZ must include what is happening and where it is happening in the notification. This helps the agencies understand the situation. You can find more information about what FENZ does during emergencies. FENZ has a duty to notify the agencies quickly and with the right information. This is an important part of keeping people safe during hazardous substance emergencies. FENZ works with other agencies to respond to these emergencies.

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48: Power to use water for any emergency and training purposes, or

"Firefighters can use water for free in emergencies or training"

50: Duty to provide reports to hazardous substance agencies, or

"FENZ must report on emergencies with hazardous substances to the EPA and other agencies."

Part 2Emergencies, fire control, industry brigades, water supply, and evacuation schemes
Operational functions, duties, and powers: Functions, duties, and powers in emergencies

49Duty to notify hazardous substance agencies in case of hazardous substance emergencies

If an authorised person takes action during a hazardous substance emergency under section 39, FENZ must notify the relevant hazardous substance agencies in accordance with this section.
The notification must—
be made as soon as practicable after FENZ is called to the hazardous substance emergency; and
include the nature and location of the hazardous substance emergency.