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Representative - General |
The
Agency Representative - In many multi-jurisdiction incidents, an agency
or jurisdiction may send a representative who is not on direct tactical assignment, but is there
to assist in coordination efforts.
An Agency Representative is an individual assigned
to an incident from an assisting or cooperating
agency who has been delegated authority to make
decisions on matters affecting that agency's participation
at the incident.
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Agency Representative - Specific Responsibilities |
The Agency Representatives
report to the Liaison
Officer (LO) , or to the Incident
Commander (IC) in the absence of a LO. The major
responsibilities of the Agency Representatives are:
- Review Common
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all agency resources are properly
checked-in at the incident.
- Obtain briefing from the LO or IC.
- Inform assisting or cooperating agency personnel
on the incident that the Agency Representative
position for that agency has been filled.
- Attend briefings and planning meetings as
required.
- Provide input on the use of agency resources
unless resource Technical Specialists are assigned
from the agency.
- Cooperate fully with the IC and the General
Staff on agency involvement at the incident.
- Ensure the well-being of agency personnel
assigned to the incident.
- Advise the LO of any special agency needs
or requirements.
- Report to home agency dispatch or headquarters
on a pre-arranged schedule.
- Ensure that all agency personnel and equipment
are properly accounted for and released prior
to departure.
- Ensure that all required agency forms, reports
and documents are completed prior to demobilization.
- Have a debriefing session with the LO or IC
before demobilization.
- Maintain Unit/Activity Log (ICS
Form 214, 5 KB PDF).
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