Public Information Officer

The PIO is tasked with keeping the community, as well as the media, up to date with fire department safety messages, activities and incidents.

Other Job Functions 

• Coordinating the scheduling of emergency response units for fire and life safety presentations with the Operations Division.
• Developing program objectives and performance measures, collecting and analyzing data and evaluating the effectiveness of programs.
• Developing and coordinating the release of information to the media concerning community projects and departmental activities by preparing press releases, arranging staff interviews and responding to media questions.
• Making presentations and communicating with all levels of the Department, citizenry and the media.
• Scheduling and coordinating press conferences, awards ceremonies, promotional ceremonies and other Department activities.
• Representing the Fire Department during community programs and at public, social and business meetings.