Which of the following is a listed ICS model role?

• A. IC
• B. Public Information Officer
• C. Safety Officer
• D. Operations Section Chief

Answer: (C)

In the ICS structure, a Safety Officer is a defined Command Staff position whose sole focus is keeping people safe at the incident. This role monitors hazards, develops safety measures, and advises the Incident Commander on risk, with the authority to stop unsafe operations if needed. That explicit, formal designation as a command staff function makes it a listed ICS model role, which is why it’s the best answer here. The other roles—such as the Incident Commander, Public Information Officer, and Operations Section Chief—are real ICS roles too, but they serve different functions (overall command, public communications, and managing operations) rather than focusing specifically on safety.