Questions and Answers
Task Book are initiated by whom?
Training Officer; Incident Training Specialist.
PTBs are organized into a hierarchy of?
Competencies; Behaviors; Tasks
Why review ICS 211?
Who has check in and where
Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Liaison Officer.
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Describe the relationship between the Liaison Officer and other IMT members.
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What are the functions of an Agency Rep (AREP)?
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Agency REP duties include?
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How often should an AREP make contact with their Agency?
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List qualities and behaviors that lead to the success of the Liaison Officer.
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Define Stakeholders.
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Describe the differences between the job functions of the Liaison Officer and Public Information Officer (PIO).
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Identify, profile, and prioritize Stakeholders.
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Identify and list the requirements for a Liaison Officer work location.
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Describe what information the Liaison Officer is required to obtain from participating agencies.
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Describe what information the Liaison Officer should provide to the Agency REP.
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What ICS Form contains Basic Information for the Liaison?
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What ICS form provides Incident Situation Reporting?
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Describe how the Liaison Officer fits into the planning process.
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Study Notes
Liaison Officer Responsibilities and Functions
- Task Books are initiated by Training Officers and Incident Training Specialists.
- PTBs (Position Task Books) are organized into Competencies, Behaviors, and Tasks.
- Reviewing ICS 211 is important to know who has checked in and their locations.
Liaison Officer Role
- Acts as a conduit for communication between Incident Management Team (IMT) and Agency Representatives (AREPs).
- Participates in the planning process to collect and share resources and information with Agency REPs.
- Serves as the primary source for information about assisting and cooperating agencies.
Relationship with IMT Members
- The Liaison Officer connects Agency REPs with the Operations Section Chief regarding resources.
- Keeps the Operations Section Chief informed about constraints, assignments, and work/rest issues of assisting agencies.
Agency Representative (AREP) Overview
- Agency Representatives are assigned to report to their home agency and are not in the IMT chain of command.
- Responsible for ensuring all resources from their agency are properly checked in.
AREP Duties
- Essential responsibilities include check-in, obtaining initial briefings, establishing work locations, attending planning meetings, and ensuring resource accountability.
Contact Frequency for AREP
- AREPs should maintain contact with their agency at least once per operational period or daily.
Successful Liaison Officer Qualities
- Approachability and adaptability to the unique personality of each incident.
- Attentive to specific concerns during transitions.
Stakeholders Definition
- Stakeholders include individuals or groups affected by or interested in the incident, such as landowners and investigators.
Liaison Officer vs. Public Information Officer (PIO)
- The PIO disseminates information to the community with minimal input, whereas the Liaison Officer actively solicits input and provides updates through meetings.
Stakeholders Profiling
- Stakeholders are organized into Inner Circle, Middle Circle, and Outer Circle based on priority and interaction level.
Liaison Officer Work Location
- Should be located at or near the Incident Command Post (ICP) but not in the same location as the Incident Command and ideally close to the Planning Section.
Information Gathering for Agency Resources
- Liaison Officers must obtain information to ensure the safe and efficient use of agency resources.
Information to Provide to Agency REP
- Necessary information includes special instructions from the Incident Commander, briefings, a copy of the Incident Action Plan (IAP), and assignments of resources.
ICS Forms Related to Liaison
- ICS 201 contains basic information for the Liaison Officer.
- ICS 209 is used for incident situation reporting.
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