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BFST2706/STPC2706

Public Information Officer - 45 Hours

Course Description

This course will prepare the student to serve effectively as a organizational spokesperson, according to current practices in the profession of public relations and numerous examples from the fire service.  Particular emphasis will be placed on case studies in crisis communications and the role of the PIO in the incident command system.

*This course is currently under revision to meet the requirements of 2022 FEMA L0105 Curriculum

Syllabus

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

Additional Information and Instructor Qualifications: 

Florida Statutes (FS)/Florida Administrative Code (FAC)

Textbook

  • FEMA G0289/G0290/G0291   Printed by FSFC

Textbook Pricing

Pre-Requisites

None

Pre-Coursework

None

This program is part of the following Certification(s)

None

Applicable CEU's (45 hours)

Fire Code Administrator

Inspector I

Instructor I, II, and III

Course Equivalency Process

(To determine eligibility of courses not listed in your FCDICE Student Account that you want to use towards a certification)

Course Fee

In-State: $75.00

Out-of-State: $185.00

(Prices vary for other providers)

FSFC Schedule and Registration

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