Connecticut General Statutes Title 23. Parks, Forests and Public Shade Trees § 23-35. Fire-fighting crews

The State Forest Fire Warden shall equip trained fire-fighting crews at major department field facilities and maintain them during periods when forest fires are most likely to occur. Such crews shall be prepared to respond to requests for assistance when a fire occurs on or endangers either state or private forest and timber land, or upon call from the United States Forest Service to assist them or any requesting state in the suppression of forest fires.