Role of Volunteers in the Fire and Emergency Service.

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(1) In order to encourage public participation in the Fire and Emergency Services, the Director General may enroll volunteers for such areas and on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Government. (2) Every member enrolled under sub-section (1) shall,- (i) receive a certificate in the prescribed form; (ii) be vested with all or any of the powers, functions and privileges of a member of the service as are specially mentioned in the certificate; and (iii) be subject to the orders of the Director General or an officer nominated by him. (3) Any organization, institutions, Authority, agency or body, as specified by the Government, shall create a group of volunteers, who will operate in an emergency. (4) The volunteers shall be trained by the Fire and Emergency Training Center: Provided that, the number of volunteers, their training and equipment shall be such as may be prescribed by the Director General, with the approval of Government: Provided further that, volunteers will be equipped by their respective organizations.

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