What is the role of the Liaison Officer in ICS?

• A. Serve as the point of contact between the incident command and external agencies, organizations, and stakeholders.
• B. Directly supervise all field operations on site.
• C. Coordinate internal logistics and resource ordering.
• D. Designate medical triage and patient tracking.

Answer: (A)

The Liaison Officer is the primary point of contact between the incident command and external agencies, organizations, and stakeholders. This role ensures information and coordination flow smoothly across organizational boundaries, helping outside partners understand incident objectives, current needs, and how they can assist. Positioned at the Incident Command Post, the Liaison Officer gathers updates from external agencies, communicates those needs back to the incident command, and coordinates interagency involvement so resources and efforts aren’t duplicated. They facilitate cooperation and keep external partners informed, without directing on-scene field operations, controlling internal logistics, or making medical triage decisions.