Miss. Code Ann. § 21-19-23: Miss. Code Ann. § 21-19-23

The governing authorities of municipalities may enter into mutual assistance pacts or agreements with other municipalities in the assignment of personnel, equipment, supplies and material for the purposes of combatting fires and natural and enemy disasters, and of preventing and alleviating riots or civil disturbances of the peace and tranquility within such municipalities. This section shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof.