(1) The functions of an SES Unit are ¾

(a) to take all practicable measures ¾

(i) for protecting and saving life and property endangered by natural disasters; and

(ii) for rendering safe the site of natural disasters;

(b) to carry out search and rescue operations;

(c) to promote the safety of life and property from natural disasters, accidents and other events that may require search and rescue operations to be carried out; and

(d) to carry out assistance operations.

(2) For the purposes of performing its functions an SES Unit may ¾

(a) acquire and maintain equipment;

(b) carry out training activities and exercises;

(c) carry out demonstrations and other public education activities;

(d) carry out fundraising and promotional activities;

(e) organise and participate in competitions;

(f) carry out any activities that are reasonably incidental to the performance of its functions (such as travelling, providing communications systems and providing meals); and

(g) carry out any other activities that are, or are in a class of activities that is, prescribed.

[Section 18E inserted by No. 38 of 2002 s. 11.]