Primary Core Capability: Operational Coordination.

The goal of this professional development course is to provide federal, state, and local-level emergency responders with an overview of key duties and responsibilities of a Liaison Officer (LOFR) in a Type III All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT).

The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.

• Explain the roles and responsibilities of the LOFR as a member of the Command Staff.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of an Agency Representative.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of the Liaison Officer with regards to Stakeholders.
• Explain types of communication and work-location requirements for a given incident.
• Identify the process and relevant parties involved in incident information flow, including the role of Assistant Liaison Officers.
• Identify the Liaison Officer's contributions to the NIMS incident action planning process.
• Explain the proper steps to follow in the event of a special situation.
• Identify the demobilization process as it relates to the duties of the LOFR.

• IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100
• IS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS 200
• E/L/G 0300 Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents, ICS 300
• E/L/G 0400 Advanced Incident Command System for Complex Incidents, ICS 400
• IS-700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
• IS-800 National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction

Visit FEMA's Emergency Management Institute to complete these Independent Study courses.

Selection Criteria: NIMS ICS Position Specific training shall be completed by personnel who will be required to gain a certificate of training and the credentials to function in an ICS Organization, such as an IMT, as a member of the Command, General Staff or as a Unit Leader. These criteria will be verified on the student enrollment request by endorsement of the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) such as the State/Tribal Training Officer or the course manager.