Course Date

8/5/2019

Course Overview

The Public Information Officer Awareness Course (IS-0029) is designed to familiarize participants with the concepts underlying the PIO role. This course provides a basic understanding of the PIO function for those new to the position and equips executive-level roles with the necessary knowledge of PIO responsibilities during an emergency.

Course Objectives

• Define emergency public information and the importance of being proactive. (Unit 1)
• Describe the role and functions of the PIO. (Unit 2)
• Identify the types of written products used in public information activities. (Unit 3)
• Recall preparation techniques that contribute to a successful media interview. (Unit 3)
• List the steps of the 8-Step Model for Strategic Communications. (Unit 4)
• Apply the 8-Step Model to a public awareness campaign. (Unit 4)
• Use public information techniques in a scenario. (Unit 5)

Primary Audience

This course is designed for new or less experienced state, local, tribal, and territorial PIOs or those who have this role as a secondary function.

Prerequisites

Participants will benefit from completing entry-level incident command system training prior to taking this course.

CEUs

0.7

Course Length

7 hours