Which role coordinates external communications to stakeholders?

• A. Incident Commander.
• B. Public Information Officer.
• C. Safety Officer.
• D. Liaison Officer.

Answer: (B)

Coordinating external communications to stakeholders is the job of the Public Information Officer. This role serves as the official source of information for the public and other external audiences, handling media inquiries, press briefings, and public updates. They prepare and release accurate, timely information, coordinate messaging through systems like the Joint Information System, and ensure consistency across all channels. The Incident Commander directs overall incident operations, the Safety Officer focuses on safety risk management, and the Liaison Officer handles coordination with other agencies; none of these primarily manage external communications to stakeholders the way the Public Information Officer does.