Intrastate Mutual Aid System -- Limitation On Assistance -- Command And Control

A member jurisdiction's obligation to provide assistance to prevent, respond to, or recover from an emergency or disaster or in drills or exercises is subject to the following conditions: (1) A member jurisdiction that responds to a request for assistance from a requesting member jurisdiction may withhold resources to the extent necessary to provide reasonable protection and services for the responding jurisdiction. (2) The personnel of a responding member jurisdiction are under: (a) the command control of the responding jurisdiction for purposes that include medical protocols, standard operating procedures, and other protocols; and (b) the operational control of the appropriate officials of the member jurisdiction receiving the assistance. (3) The assets and equipment of a responding member jurisdiction are under: (a) the command control of the responding jurisdiction; and (b) the operational control of the appropriate officials of the member jurisdiction receiving the assistance.