Fire and Emergency Act 1996. Country/Territory Australia Territorial subdivision Northern Territory Document type Legislation Date 1996 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service, the operational and emergency response activities of the Service, the protection of life, property and the environment against fires and other emergencies and for related purposes. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Hazards Institution Education Forest fires Geographical area Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific Abstract This Act provides for the establishment and operation of the Northern Territory Fire and Rescue Service. Functions of the Service include to respond to all incidents in an emergency response area; to respond to all hazardous material incidents and road accident rescues, wherever occurring, in the Territory; to conduct community education and awareness programs relating to fires and other emergencies and, in particular, relating to fire safety and prevention; and to develop and administer programs designed to promote safety in building structures. The Act also contains provisions on the role of the Service in dealing with and investigating on fires and other emergencies and defines offences and penalties under the Act. Full text English Website legislation.nt.gov.au References - Legislation Implemented by Fire and Emergency Regulations. Legislation | Australia | 1996 (2019) Keyword: Early warning system, Forest fires Source: FAO, FAOLEX