Public Information Officer Type 2 - PIO2

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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)

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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:

  1. Firefighter Training (S-130)
  2. Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
  3. 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.
CommandJason Caya