Maryland Public Safety Section 7-101

Article - Public Safety

§ 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 former Article 38A, § 37 of the Code before July 1, 1989.



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