Chapter 44.090 of the Revised Missouri Statutes allows local political subdivisions to enter into mutual aid agreements for emergency aid with other public and private agencies within and outside the State, provided such agreement is approved by the governor. Such mutual aid agreements allow for the sharing of resources and personnel in the event of an emergency.
Missouri is currently only one of three states which has a statewide Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid Agreement in place. This agreement allows fire and rescue units to respond to emergency events outside their jurisdictional areas, at the request of the local jurisdiction.
The State of Missouri is also currently exploring the feasibility of entering into mutual aid agreements with adjacent states and the Missouri National Guard is actively pursuing the development of such agreements with adjacent states.
In addition, St. Louis County has passed Ordinance No. 15,175 which allows for mutual aid agreements with political subdivisions in both Missouri and Illinois. As of January, 1995 only 13 of the 90 plus municipalities in St. Louis County have entered into such an agreement with the St. Louis County government.
Promote mutual aid agreements between local political subdivisions by conducting informational seminars for elected officials and government agencies.
Actively pursue mutual aid agreements with adjacent States.