Course Description: The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to serve as a public information officer (PIOF). The course covers establishing and maintaining an incident information operation, communicating with internal and external audiences, working with the news media, handling special situations, and long term planning and strategy.

Course Objectives:
•Students will demonstrate the skills and knowledge of a public information officer (PIOF) by successfully participating in a simulation and passing a written exam.

Target Group: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a Public Information Officer (PIOF).

Source: PMS 901-1 - Field Manager's Course Guide - April 2017

Satisfactory completion of a pre-selection assessment and pre-course work.

Robin Bible

TN Division of Forestry

615-837-5537

Robin.Bible@tn.gov