Section 25. Mutual assistance by institutional and local fire fighting facilities

In cooperation with the development and operation of  plans  for mutual aid in cases of fire and other public emergencies, the warden
  or  superintendent  of any state institution in the department, with the
  approval of the commissioner, may authorize the fire department  of  the
  institution to furnish aid to such territory surrounding the institution
  as  may  be  practical in cases of fire and such emergencies, having due
  regard to the safety of the inmates and property of the institution  and
  to  engage  in  practice  and  training  programs in connection with the
  development and  operation  of  such  mutual  aid  plans.  Any  lawfully
  organized   fire-fighting   forces  or  firemen  from  such  surrounding
  territory may enter upon the grounds of the institution to  furnish  aid
  in cases of fire and such emergencies.