Aside from the great classroom learning and building of networks, the on camera interviews are always hard to prep.
Our Basic Public Information Officers Course helps those who have NEVER been in front of a camera, actually see themselves.
We do on-camera interviews. Yep. Camera time! Members from local Fire Departments participated.
This included Chief Fire Officers from the suburbs too.
Agents from the ATF spoke very well.
Staff from USCG District 9 in Buffalo.
And of course members from the local law enforcement too.
Classroom critiques are always difficult to watch, but that kind of constructive evaluation helps those PIOs become better communications professionals.
I encourage all PIOs and PAOs to train regularly in front of a camera.
Special thanks to former WKYC reporter Kristin Anderson on her input too.
Never know when the local media will need a statement of your ongoing operations.
Looking forward to the next OEMA PIO Course!
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