PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER,
1st ed., IFSTA, 1999

This book was designed to assist any person who is asked to serve in the role of PIO or spokesperson at an emergency scene, as a representative of the department or as a routine assignment.

Topics include: Introduction to Public Information; The Public Information Officer; Ethical and Legal Issues; The Media; Developing Positive Relationships with the Media; Gathering Information; Getting Information to the Media; The Interview; Scene Management; Multi agency Operations; News Conferences; Reaching the Community.

This book can function as a study manual, as well as a reference guide while on the scene. Also provided are sample forms and documentation.

Computer software accompanies the manual and contains all the forms discussed in the book. The forms are in Adobe Acrobat format and are usable on both Windows and Macintosh computers.

7 1/2" x 9", 104 pages, softbound, black & white photos and forms, 3 ½" floppy disk BP6050 / $20.00

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