Liaison Officer Flashcards

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.

A member of the command staff and is a conduit for communications between the IMT and the Agency REP; participates in the planning process to collect and share resources and Agency REP information. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the relationship between the Liaison Officer and other IMT members.

Is the conduit of information between Agency REPs for resources and the Operations Section Chief. Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of an Agency Rep (AREP)?

Agency Reps are assigned, work for, and report to their home agency. They ensure that all resources from their agency have checked in. Signup and view all the answers

Agency REP duties include?

Check-in; Obtain an Initial Briefing; Establish Work Location; Attend Planning Meetings; Resource use information; Command and General Staff Interaction; Safety and well-being of Agency personnel; Maintain contact with Liaison Officer. Signup and view all the answers

How often should an AREP make contact with their Agency?

On most incidents, contact is made not less than once every operational period, or a minimum of once a day. Signup and view all the answers

List qualities and behaviors that lead to the success of the Liaison Officer.

Works to be easily approachable; Adjusts to the unique 'personality' of each incident; Is attentive to special concerns during transition. Signup and view all the answers

Define Stakeholders.

A person, group, or organization affected by or having a vested interest in the incident. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the differences between the job functions of the Liaison Officer and Public Information Officer (PIO).

The PIO sends information out to the community with little input, while the Liaison Officer solicits input and identifies concerns. Signup and view all the answers

Identify, profile, and prioritize Stakeholders.

Inner Circle; Middle Circle; Outer Circle Signup and view all the answers

Identify and list the requirements for a Liaison Officer work location.

At or near the Incident Command Post (ICP); Not in the same location as the Incident Command; Near the Planning Section, if possible. Signup and view all the answers

Describe what information the Liaison Officer is required to obtain from participating agencies.

Required to safely, effectively, and efficiently use agency resources. Signup and view all the answers

Describe what information the Liaison Officer should provide to the Agency REP.

Special instructions from the IC; Information obtained at initial briefings; Copy of the Incident Action Plan (IAP); Assignment of agency resources. Signup and view all the answers

What ICS Form contains Basic Information for the Liaison?

ICS 201 Signup and view all the answers

What ICS form provides Incident Situation Reporting?

ICS 209 Signup and view all the answers

Describe how the Liaison Officer fits into the planning process.

Plays a critical role in coordination. Signup and view all the answers

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 201 contains basic information for the Liaison Officer.
ICS 209 is used for incident situation reporting.

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Test your knowledge on the roles and responsibilities of the Liaison Officer and related competencies through these flashcards. Each card presents a key concept or question that is crucial for understanding effective incident command. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their ICS knowledge.