Media Relations

Question 1

What department member should be notified ASAP of any major issues or concerns that could attract new media?

Answer 1

Public Information Office

Question 2

For what types of incidents should the PIO be contacted?

Answer 2

Fatalities, serious injuries, heroic actions, unusual locations, and /or circumstances

Question 3

Who are the only two FD members authorized to make public statements on behalf of the FD at emergency scenes?

Answer 3

Incident commander or PIO

Question 4

What department member can may designate a representative to talk to the media?

Answer 4

PIO

Question 5

What department member coordinates all non-emergency media contact?

Answer 5

PIO

Question 6

What should a FD member do if they are contacted by the media regarding FD issues?

Answer 6

Notify the PIO via phone or pager

Question 7

What FD member is available to assist and support if you want to bring an issue to the media?

Answer 7

PIO

Question 8

What FD member is available to assist members with help in promotion of articles being submitted to trade publications and notify the FD in the event of publication?

Answer 8

PIO