Next OFIA Meeting

June 14, 2012 1200
Redmond Fire & Rescue Station 401
West Training Room
341 NW Dogwood Ave.
Redmond, OR 97756

 
 
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CLASS CANCELLED: Public Relations & Information (PIO)

posted Feb 15, 2012 1:51 PM by Dee Kinkade
*********CLASS CANCELLED********  It will be rescheduled for late April or the beginning of May.


This 16-hour course meets DPSST requirements for: NFPA Public Information Officer -and- NFPA Fire Officer 1, Section 4.3 Community and Government Relations


This is an ideal class for anyone who finds themself in front of the media and needs the experience and understanding of what the media is looking for, how media can be used, and understanding the media processes.  During this course students will also develop media releases and see what it is like to work with the media during an event.

Wanda Omdahl has worked for Albany Fire Department for 17 years as the primary PIO, speaking and working with all local media: radio, print, and TV. Ms. Omdahl is an instructor at the National Fire Academy, teaches Advanced PIO classes for EMI, and has been a speaker at numerous fire service events.

Date: February 18th & 19th;
Time: 0800-1700 each day (16 hours)
Cost: $70 includes snacks
Location: City of Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin St SW , Albany, Oregon

Register with Estelle at: estelle.henderson@linnbenton.edu. (Message only, 541- 917-4939.)