Incident Command System

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Command Staff - continued
PIO
The PIO serves as the primary contact for the public and the media. They usually receive their information from the Planning Section and, in conjunction with the IC, disseminate information to the media and public at large regarding the Incident and the response to it. 


Safety Officer
The Safety Officer is responsible for overall responder safety. When safety issues arise, the Safety Office is to advise the IC immediately. The goal of the Safety Officer is to minimize responder risk. 


Liaison Officer
The Liaison Officer is responsible for gathering information about support agencies. They coordinate agencies not in the command structure and may, from time to time, provide briefings and answer question. [4, 5] 
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