What is the make-up of Illinois mutual aid network?
Illinois has in place the most robust mutual aid system in the nation. This statewide mutual aid system provides a mechanism for local responding jurisdictions to be reimbursed for expenses; provides coverage for liability, workers compensation, and disability; and designates the responding individuals as state employees. With finite local urban and rural resources, both personnel and equipment, available to respond to an emergency, Illinois’ statewide system provides mutual aid support beyond the traditional jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction agreements. Illinois has developed and strengthened a mutual aid system for fire, law enforcement, emergency management, and public health that makes available both personnel and equipment to support local, regional and statewide emergencies under a single command structure of the state of Illinois. A business mutual aid system is currently in development and will provide a public-private partnership for emergency preparedness and response. Illinois’ s
