Oklahoma State University

Course Information

Public Information Officer

Scope/Overview:

Recommended for those with any responsibility or potential responsibility for conducting media interviews and disseminating information to the public through media. This includes all levels of officers, dept staff members and emergency service disciplines

Course Length:

24 hours

Key Topic(s):

  • Conduction effective interviews with the media
  • Establishing a media area and function at large operations
  • Writing news releases and media advisories about fire department events, operations and services.
  • Coordination of news releases.
  • Dissemination of information to organizational personnel.

Accredited Certification Level:

Public Information Officer

Standard(s) Met:

  • NFPA 1035, Chapter 5, 2000 edition

Student Equipment:

  • 1/2" VHS Tape

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