Which member of command staff interfaces with other agencies

3. Public Information Officer

Public Information Officer interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements.


Explanation:

Functions of Public Information Officer are:

  • Advises the Incident Commander on information dissemination and media relations.
  • Obtains information from and provides information to the Planning Section, the community, and the media.

20. Which member of the Command Staff interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements?

Public Information Officer is a member of the Command Staff that interfaces with other agencies to meet incident-related information requirements.

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Who are the members of the command staff?

Command Staff: The Command Staff consists of the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer. They report directly to the Incident Commander. They may have an Assistant or Assistants, as needed.

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The Liaison Officer who serves as the incident command's point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command.

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Which command staff member approved the incident action plan?

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