Md. Code Regs. 01.01.2011.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 01.01.2011.13 - Regional Bomb Squad Readiness and Coordination

A. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) within the Maryland Department of State Police, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security (GOHS) shall continue to coordinate with the State's federally accredited local bomb squads in order to provide safe, immediate, and effective responses to bomb threats throughout all regions of the State.

B. In their coordination with the State's accredited local bomb squads, the OSFM, MEMA and GOHS shall focus on establishing and promoting:

(1) Mutual aid among Maryland's accredited bomb squads to ensue effective bomb squad response statewide;

(2) A regional response plan to ensure bomb squad readiness and coordination throughout the State;

(3) Joint training exercises across jurisdictions and disciplines, including law enforcement; and

(4) Mechanisms for sharing and analyzing performance data.

Md. Code Regs. 01.01.2011.13

Effective Date: August 9, 2011