Question

Which Command Staff member serves as the incident command’s point of contact for organizations not included in the Incident Command or Unified Command?

A. Liaison Officer
B. Public Information Officer
C. Safety Officer
D. Area Commander

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

A. Liaison Officer

The Liaison Officer (LNO) is the point of contact for spokespeople of other governmental agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and private entities assigned to an incident. Representatives from assisting or cooperating agencies and organizations coordinate through the LNO, holding the full authority to speak for their parent agencies or organizations.