Media Relations SOP 102.06 Flashcards
Effective date of SOP 102.06?
03/01/2017
To where will any request other than simple questions be referred?
To a Chief Officer
Who may release statements to the media pertaining to department policy?
Fire Chief
Department’s Public Information Officer
Authorized spokesperson
To where will any requests for information from the news media be referred?
Departments Public Information Officer
During emergency operations who will answer questions and issue statements concerning the incident to the news media?
Incident Commander
Public Information Officer
If in doubt as to the proper information where should a member direct the interested party?
Assistant Fire Chief’s Office
Who may release information pertaining to fire cause or origin or matters which could result in litigation?
Through the Fire Marshal’s Office with the approval of the Fire Chief
To where will a member refer those inquiring about controversial or sensitive issues regarding the activities of the FD?
Fire Chief’s office
To where will members refer those inquiring about controversial or sensitive issues regarding the activities of the City?
City Manager’s office
Who will be notified of any controversial inquiry regarding FD activities?
Fire Chief
Who must approve all news releases or media campaigns?
Assistant Fire Chief
