(1) Application may be made to the Minister for the accreditation of a
rescue unit.
(2) An application for accreditation is required to be lodged
with the State Rescue Board.
(3) The State Rescue Board is to report to the
Minister on the need for the rescue unit concerned, the standard of equipment
and training and the effect of accreditation of the unit on the control and
co-ordination of rescue services.
(4) The Minister may accept or refuse an
application for accreditation.
(5) The Minister is to have regard to any
recommendation made by the State Rescue Board on an application for
accreditation, but is not bound by the recommendation.
