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Terms Used In Maryland Code, PUBLIC SAFETY 7-101

  • including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
(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.