PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER TYPE 1 - PIO1
REQUIRED TRAINING
Advanced Incident Management (S-520)
OR
Complex Incident Management Course (CIMC)
OR
Advanced All-Hazard Incident Management Training (AAIM)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Qualified as a Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2)
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Successful position performance as a Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1)
PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL
None Required
OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY
Public Information Officer (Any Type)
RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrated Knowledge of Certifications Qualifications Systems
* If the PIO1 will be operating in the fire area of a wildland incident the following courses will need to be completed:
- Firefighter Training (S-130)
- Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
- Annual Fireline Safety Refresher Training (RT-130)
*This information is provided via the California Incident Command Certification System - Qualification Guide. Please visit the FIRESCOPE website for additional details.