Multi-agency Coordination (MAC) System

The combination of personnel, facilities, equipment, procedures, and communications integrated into a common system. When activated, the Multi-agency Coordination (MAC) System has the responsibility for coordination of assisting agency resources and support in a multi-agency or multi-jurisdictional environment.

Functions & Responsibilities
The principal functions and responsibilities of MAC entities typically include the following:
 * Ensuring that each agency involved in incident management activities is providing appropriate situational awareness and resource status information;
 * Establishing priorities between incidents and/or Area Commands in concert with Incident or Unified Command;
 * Acquiring and allocating resources required by incident management personnel in concert with he priorities established by Incident or Unified Command;
 * Anticipating and identifying future resource requirements;
 * Coordinating and resolving policy issues arising from the incident(s); and
 * Providing strategic coordination as required.