 BESCAM was created in 2004 by an initiative of the regional government, led by Esperanza Aguirre, and the president of the Federation of Municipalities of Madrid (FMM), Luis Partida, by signing a framework agreement between the Community and the various municipalities, leading to the deployment of the brigades under the control of their respective mayors.The agreement provides for the funding by the Madrid Autonomous Community of personnel and material resources necessary to combat dangers.The objectives of this plan are the guarantee of public safety as the first responsibility of government and to guarantee the free exercise of citizens' fundamental rights.