Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NEMI-0181
Organization's ID:
ELK0956
Organization:
National Emergency Training Center (EMI)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 days (13 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 emergency management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare the student for the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Liaison Officer on an All-Hazard Management Team.

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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.
  • explain the roles and responsibilities of an Agency Representative

General Topics:

  • Position concept
  • Agency representatives
  • Stakeholders
  • Incident communications and work location
  • Information flow and use of assistants
  • The planning process
  • Special situation
  • Demobilization
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials