Name three roles typically found in the ICS Command Staff.

• A. Operations Section Chief; Planning Chief; Finance Chief
• B. Incident Commander; Safety Officer; Public Information Officer
• C. Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer
• D. Logistics Chief; Support Officer; Finance Chief

Answer: (C)

In ICS, the Command Staff provides specialized support to the Incident Commander and focuses on external communication, safety governance, and interagency coordination rather than direct on-scene operations. The three roles that normally make up the Command Staff are the Public Information Officer, who handles communications with the public and media to ensure accurate information; the Safety Officer, who monitors for hazards, enforces safety protocols, and can stop or adjust activities to protect responders and the public; and the Liaison Officer, who serves as the primary point of contact with other agencies and organizations. These three roles collectively support external relations, safety oversight, and coordination with partners, allowing the Incident Commander to concentrate on tactical management. Roles like Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance are part of the General Staff, not the Command Staff, which is why the listed trio is the best fit.