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October 21, 2024 - October 22, 2024
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Homeland Security
Camp Swift
Venue Address:
This professional development course provides 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 percent on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.
Course Objectives:
- 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.
Special Instructions
Register for this course through the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) training portal. This course also has a number of prerequisites which can be reviewed on TDEM’s website.