What Is a Command Staff

Command Staff: The staff who report directly to the Incident Commander, including the Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer, and other positions as required.

What is the command staff and their responsibilities during a disaster response?

Command Staff: The Command Staff provide information, safety, and liaison services for the entire organization. General Staff: The General Staff are assigned functional authority for Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Administration.

Which command staff member serves as the incident command?

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