8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1507-38-3

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 8 CCR 1507-38-3 - COLORADO MUTUAL AID SYSTEM

3.1 The Colorado Mutual Aid System (CMAS) incorporates the Colorado Coordinated Regional Mutual Aid System (CCRMAS) and the Regional and State Mutual Aid System (RSMAS).

3.2 The purpose of CMAS is to mobilize fire-based emergency response resources for immediate need during rapidly evolving and large-scale incidents. These incidents can be fire, EMS, hazardous materials, or others.

3.3 CMAS will partner with and augment current dispatching and mobilization systems within Colorado to ensure rapid assignment of critical resources.

3.4 Participants will adhere to the CMAS operating guidelines and business practices. These will be reviewed annually to ensure they meet the needs of Colorado's fire service.

3.5 CMAS will publish operating guidelines that outline how the system will operate, including requesting resources, tracking of available resources, mobilization, qualification standards, business practices, and reimbursement mechanisms.

3.6 CMAS does not replace, alter, or amend any local or regional mutual aid agreements or plans but should leverage the mobilization of resources within those plans.

8 CCR 1507-38-3

47 CR 19, October 10, 2024, effective 10/30/2024