Who collaborates with the Incident Commander to develop the IAP?

• A. Public Information Officer
• B. Command staff
• C. Safety Officer
• D. Liaison Officer

Answer: (B)

Collaborating with the Incident Commander to develop the IAP involves the Command Staff. These roles—Public Information Officer, Safety Officer, and Liaison Officer—serve as trusted advisors to the IC, bringing critical perspectives on safety, public messaging, and interagency coordination. Their input helps shape the plan so it aligns with safety requirements, policy, and external coordination, while the Planning Section Chief works to draft the IAP with that input. So the Command Staff are the key group that supports the IC in creating a cohesive, information-rich, and executable IAP.