ATPC 2706 Public Information Officer

This course prepares the student to serve effectively as an 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.  Required Textbook: Media Relations for Public Safety Professionals, Jones and Bartlett, Leo Brown, ISBN-13: 9780763731670