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Eastern Idaho Mutual aid Agreement (EIMAA) - An All Hazards Approach

Channel 3
Monday, May 5, 2025 2:30 PM (30 Minutes)

Facilitator
Jeanne Halstead
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Synopsis

​​​​​​​​​Idaho National Laboratory moving from Regional Fire Fighting Agreement (RFFA) to an All-Hazards Eastern​ Idaho Mutual Aid Agreement (EIMAA).

Best Practices

Crafting and Maintaining MAAs:

  1. ​Clear Objectives and Scope
  2. Legal Framework
  3. Roles and Responsibilities​
  4. Communication Protocols
  5. Resource Inventory and Availability
  6. Reimbursement and Compensation
  7. Training and Exercise
  8. Dispute Resolution
  9. Activation and Deactivation
  10. Review and Updates
  11. Equity and Fairness​

Lessons Learned

​EIMAA is between Eastern Idaho fire departments, EMS agencies, Sheriff offices for an all-hazards approach when resources are overwhelmed. Effective mutual aid agreements rely on clear expectations, communications, and coordination. 

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