§ 7–101
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 7-101 (2026)
Title 7. Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities
Subtitle 1. Mutual Aid Agreements by Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity” means:
(1)
a governmental subdivision, by its appropriate designated authority;
(2)
a board or fire commission of a fire department or governmental subdivision;
(3)
a fire department;
(4)
a fire company;
(5)
a rescue squad; or
(6)
an emergency medical services unit, including an entity that provides emergency medical services at any level.
(c)
(1)
“Mutual aid agreement” means an agreement to establish and carry out a plan to assist in extinguishing fires and preserving life and property by providing fire fighting, rescue, or emergency medical equipment, personnel, and services.
(2)
“Mutual aid agreement” includes a reciprocal agreement entered into in accordance with this section and § 7–103 of this subtitle before July 1, 1989.