ICS: Command Staff

Question 1

Report directly to the IC/UC and may have assistants as necessary

Answer 1

Command Staff

Question 2

Positions under Command Staff

Answer 2

1. Public Information Officer
2. Safety Officer
3. Liaison Officer
4. Additional Command Staff

Question 3

Responsible for interfacing with the public and media and/or with other agencies with incident-related information requirements

Answer 3

Public Information Officer

Question 4

Monitors incident operations and advises the IC/UC on all matters relating to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency responder personnel

Answer 4

Safety Officer

Question 5

IC’s point of contact for DRRMC/other government agency representatives, NGOs and other private sector to provide input on their agency’s policies, resource availability, and other incident-related matters

Answer 5

Liaison Officer

Question 6

May also be necessary depending on the incident or specific requirements established by the incident command

Answer 6

Additional Command Staff