§ 25. Mutual assistance by institutional and local fire fighting
facilities. In cooperation with the development and operation of plans
for mutual aid in cases of fire and other public emergencies, the warden
or superintendent of any state institution in the department, with the
approval of the commissioner, may authorize the fire department of the
institution to furnish aid to such territory surrounding the institution
as may be practical in cases of fire and such emergencies, having due
regard to the safety of the incarcerated individuals and property of the
institution and to engage in practice and training programs in
connection with the development and operation of such mutual aid plans.
Any lawfully organized fire-fighting forces or firefighters from such
surrounding territory may enter upon the grounds of the institution to
furnish aid in cases of fire and such emergencies.