Advanced Public Information Officer

Advanced Public Information Officer

TCI: TCI-P553Q4PV

Duration: 36-hour

Provider: National Disaster and Emergency Management University

The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information Officers are key members of the ICS and EOC organizations, and work closely with officials who are part of Multiagency Coordination Groups. PIOs advise the Incident Commander, Unified Command, and EOC director on public information relating to incident management.With public information included as a function w