# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 7. Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities

### Subtitle 1. Mutual Aid Agreements by Fire, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Services Entities

#### Section 7-101

(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 Sec. 7-103 of this subtitle before July 1, 1989.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)