International Association of Fire Chiefs
What Every Firefighter Should Know

The goal of this course is for first responders to develop an awareness of the basic tenets and challenges of mutual aid.

Objectives:

  • To provide guidelines in being a good host and a good guest
  • To provide an overview of documentation, resources, and response operations
  • To create a framework for safe and effective mutual aid operations
  • Topics:
    • Mutual Aid
    • Large-Scale Response
  • Resource Type:
    • Presentation
    • Guide/ toolkit/ template
    • Strategy development tool
  • Organizational Author:
    • IAFC
    • External
    • Emergency Management Committee

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