Working with The Media: A Course for Rural First Responders

Working with the Media – A Course for Rural First Responders

No prior coursework needed.

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Sign up by August 30 at this Registration Link

A FEMA Student ID is required to attend this class – register at  https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid

AWR 209 is a DHS/FEMA-certified, 7-hour, tuition-free course designed to provide rural first responders with the skills and knowledge to quickly adopt the role of public information officer (PIO) if/when needed and to communicate with the public through the media. Many rural first responder organizations do not have a full or part-time PIO on staff. Therefore, in the event that a first responder is thrust into the role of PIO, whether it be roadside at the scene of an emergency or detailing directions to the public in a crisis situation, it is important to understand how the media works and how to work with the available media outlets. Topics include:

• Utilizing the media in emergency and public awareness situations
• Working with the media at the scene of an emergency
• Anticipating what news agencies want from the responders at the scene of an emergency
• Giving interviews that work
• Writing effective news releases that will be read

Who Should Attend:

• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Service
• Governmental Administrative
• Healthcare
• Law Enforcement
• Public Health

  Questions? Email Joseph Mriss at joseph.mriss@delaware.gov