The purpose of this compact is to promote effective prevention and control of forest fires in the South Central region of the United States by the development of integrated forest fire plans, by the maintenance of adequate forest fire fighting services by the member states, by providing for mutual aid in fighting forest fires among the compacting states of the region and with states which are party to other Regional Forest Fire Protection compacts or agreements, and for more adequate forest development.
Congressional Consent: Yes (more information)
Category: Fire Protection and Prevention
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National Organization: South Central States Forest Fire Protection Compact Commission
State | Year of Joinder |
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Arkansas | 1953 |
Louisiana | 1954 |
Mississippi | 1954 |
Oklahoma | 1953 |
Texas | 1955 |