(1) It is the intention of the Parliament that Fire Rescue Victoria recognise and value the contribution of volunteer brigades located in the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district.
(2) In particular, Fire Rescue Victoria must, subject to operational requirements, request the assistance of all volunteer brigades located in the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district for the purposes of endeavouring to—
(a) prevent or suppress a fire in the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district (including preventing a fire spreading to the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district from outside the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district); or
(b) protect life or property in the Fire Rescue Victoria fire district.
S. 20A inserted by No. 8478 s. 2.