Fire and Emergency Act 1996. País/Territorio Australia Subdivisión territorial Northern Territory Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1996 (2016) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Título completoAn 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. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Peligros Institución Educación Incendios forestales Área geográphica Asia y Pacifico, Australia y Nueva Zelandia, Océano Índico, Oceania, Pacífico Sur Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web legislation.nt.gov.au Referencias - Legislación Implementado por Fire and Emergency Regulations. Legislación | Australia | 1996 (2019) Palabra clave: Sistema de alerta temprana, Incendios forestales Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX