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Leader

The ICS title for an individual who is responsible for supervision of a unit, strike team, resource team, or task force.


Leadership principles

These are fundamental guidelines or beliefs that shape how leaders guide, influence, and motivate teams. In emergency management, leadership principles are crucial for ensuring effective disaster response and recovery. These principles help leaders inspire confidence, maintain clear communication, and foster collaboration in high-pressure situations.

Liaison

A form of communication for establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation.


Local Government

Public entities responsible for the security and welfare of a designated area as established by law. A county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority, district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments, regional or interstate government entity, or agency or instrumentality of a local government; a tribe or authorised tribal entity, a rural community, unincorporated town or village, or other public entity.

LOFR - Liaison Officer

A member of the ICS Command Staff responsible for coordinating with representatives from cooperating and assisting agencies or organisations.


Logistics

The process and procedure for providing resources and other services to support incident management.


Logistics Section

The ICS Section responsible for providing facilities, services, and material support for the incident.

LSC - Logistics Section Chief

A member of the General Staff who provides resources and needed services to support the achievement of the incident objectives.



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