WHAT IS MABAS?

MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) is a partnership with IEMA (Illinois Emergency Management Agency) and has established a statewide, non-discriminatory mutual aid response system for fire, EMS and specialized incident operational teams.  



Sharing this effort are representatives from the Office of the State Fire Marshal, Department of Public Health – EMS Division and Illinois Fire Chiefs Association.  



The system defines a resource response plan to any location within the state when the Governor orders a Declaration of Disaster. 



For more information about MABAS go to www.mabas-IL.org

MABAS Division 31 was formed in July 2001 and it currently consists of 19 fire departments/districts/organizations. It has a unique validated TRT and hazmat team that is comprised of at least 4 different divisions.