PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER TYPE 2 - PIO2
REQUIRED TRAINING*
Advanced ICS (I-400)
Command and General Staff (S-420)
All-Hazards Public Information Officer (G/E/L-952)
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Qualified as a Public Information Officer (PIOF)
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Successful position performance as a Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2)
OR
Qualified as a Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)
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Successful position performance as a Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2)
PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL
None Required
OTHER POSITION ASSIGNMENTS THAT WILL MAINTAIN CURRENCY
Public Information Officer (PIOF)
Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)
Any higher position for which this position is a prerequisite
RECOMMENDED TRAINING WHICH SUPPORTS DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrated Knowledge of Certifications Qualifications Systems
* If the PIO2 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.