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SUMMARY:G0291 JIS/JIC Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Public information consists of the processes\, procedures\, and systems to communicate timely\, accurate\, and accessible information to affected audiences. Armed with good information\, people are better able to make good decisions and\, by doing so; contribute to the overall response goal of saving lives and protecting property. Personnel tasked with gathering\, verifying\, coordinating\, and disseminating public information at the federal\, state\, tribal\, local\, and territorial levels bear this considerable responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. These Public Information Officers (PIOs) must be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will use on the job. \nThis course is designed for PIOs with experience in the field who will be working in a Joint Information System/Joint Information Center (JIS/JIC). This course will outline the communications needed for different incidents and define the roles of the PIO within the Incident Command System (ICS). \n\nState the course purpose and objectives. (Unit 1)\nDescribe why public information officers train at this level. (Unit 1)\nDefine NIMS\, and explain where public information fits in. (Unit 2)\nDefine ICS and the role of the PIO within ICS. (Unit 2)\nAnalyze the communications needs of a single-PIO incident. (Unit 2)\nGiven a 5% scenario\, analyze the actions and barriers to communications in an expanding incident. (Unit 3)\nDescribe the advantages and challenges of working with multiple PIOs. (Unit 3)\nDifferentiate between the JIS and the JIC. (Unit 4)\nDescribe triggers for JIC activation. (Unit 4)\nDescribe the preparedness activities for establishing and maintaining a JIC. (Unit 4)\nDescribe flexible and scalable structures for organizing a JIC based on incident needs. (Unit 4)\nDescribe circumstances when state and Federal partners might be integrated into the JIS/JIC. (Unit 5)\nDescribe the State JIC organizational structures and resources. (Unit 5)\nDescribe the Federal ESF #15 organizational structures and resources. (Unit 5)\nIdentify strategies for building partnerships at all levels. (Unit 5)\nGiven a 5% scenario\, demonstrate organizing a JIC. (Unit 6)\nRecall course key points. (Unit 7)\n\nTarget audience: \nThe primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, or territorial level of government\, and in the private and nongovernmental sectors. \nCourse manager:\nHeather Kelly\nKirkland Emergency Management\nPhone: 425-213-2317\nEmail: EOC@kirklandwa.gov
URL:https://nwhrn.org/event/g0291-jis-jic-planning-workshop/
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SUMMARY:G0290 Basic Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:Public information consists of the processes\, procedures and systems to communicate timely\, accurate and accessible information to affected audiences. Armed with good information\, people are empowered to make better decisions and thus contribute to the overall response goal of saving lives and protecting property. Personnel tasked with gathering\, verifying\, coordinating and disseminating public information at the federal\, state\, tribal\, local and territorial levels bear this considerable responsibility concurrently with other job assignments. These Public Information Officers (PIOs) must be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice the skills they will use on the job. \nThe Basic Public Information Officer Course (G0290) is a two-day course\, designed to provide participants with the opportunity to start applying basic concepts underlying the Public Information Officer (PIO) role. This course can provide a basic understanding of the PIO function for those new to the position. \n\n\n\nExplain why emergency public information is important during an incident. (Unit 1)\nRecognize the functional needs and challenges of different audiences. (Unit 1)\nDemonstrate the role and function of the PIO in both day-to-day and emergency environments. (Unit 2)\nCompare actions PIOs can take to work with the news media during day-to-day and emergency situations. (Unit 2)\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop a public awareness campaign (95%). (Unit 3)\nUsing the strategic communications planning model\, develop an incident communications strategy (5%). (Unit 3)\nExplain the news briefing cycle. (Unit 4)\nOutline media needs at the scene. (Unit 4)\nDescribe the difference between media briefings and press conferences. (Unit 4)\nDescribe different public information written products. (Unit 5)\nApply effective news release writing guidance. (Unit 5)\nAdapt or repurpose written media products for other purposes. (Unit 5)\nDescribe what types of impressions specific body language might convey during an interview. (Unit 6)\nIdentify elements of an interview the PIO should consider ahead of time. (Unit 6)\nIdentify steps a PIO needs to take to prepare for and conduct a news interview. (Unit 6)\nDemonstrate effective techniques for on-camera interviews. (Unit 6)\nGiven an emergency scenario\, apply public information skills. (Unit 7)\nRecall course key points. (Unit 8)\n\n\n\nCourse manager:\nHeather Kelly\nKirkland Emergency Management\nPhone: 425-213-2317\nEmail: EOC@kirklandwa.gov \nTarget audience:\nThe primary audience for this training is individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the federal\, state\, local\, tribal or territorial level of government\, and in the private and nongovernmental sectors.
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