AAFC Mutual Aid Consortium

Resource Typing Center

A practical guide to describing department capabilities consistently before they are needed for a statewide mutual-aid response.

Public guidance—not a public inventory These cards explain what departments should report. Specific apparatus, staffing, availability, communications details, and deployment status remain in Consortium records and are not displayed on this website.
Interactive planning tool

Not sure which type fits?

Choose a resource and answer a short series of capability questions. The assistant will provide a preliminary type or direct you to the correct detailed review pathway.

Resource categories

What departments should be prepared to report

Engines

Report the applicable engine type, pumping capability, onboard water, hose and equipment capability, minimum staffing, and any specialized operating limits.

Tankers / Tenders

Report water capacity, dump and fill capability, pump capability, portable-tank support, minimum staffing, and whether the unit meets the applicable mobile water-supply type.

Ladder Companies

Report aerial configuration and reach, ground-ladder complement, pump and water capability when applicable, rescue equipment, minimum staffing, and company function.

Rescue Teams

Identify the team's recognized discipline, typing level, trained personnel, equipment package, self-sustainment capability, transportation needs, and readiness limitations.

Command Staff

Report qualified command and general staff roles, relevant credentials, incident-management experience, availability as an individual or team, and expected support requirements.

Communications

Report interoperable communications capability, deployable communications personnel or equipment, power and support needs, and compatibility information through the secure department form.

Wildland Resources

Report apparatus or crew type, off-road capability, tank and pump capability, wildland equipment, trained staffing, PPE, deployment range, and self-sustainment.

Logistics & Support

Report rehab, air, fuel, maintenance, lighting, shelter, food, water, transport, staging, and other support capabilities together with staffing and operating requirements.

Typing workflow

Inventory, match, report, verify, update

1. InventoryIdentify the resources and capabilities your department may make available.
2. MatchCompare them with the applicable FEMA definition and minimum criteria.
3. ReportSubmit the information through the department form.
4. VerifyResolve questions with the Consortium before the record is finalized.
5. UpdateConfirm capabilities and contact information annually and after major changes.

Ready to review or report resources?

Use the official guidance before submitting. Battalion Chief Scott Hunter handles department information, signup, and resource-reporting questions.

Open Typing Guidance Submit Department Form Email Scott Hunter