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What is one of the recommended practices for a Public Information Officer (PIO) according to the NFPA publication?

• Build a strong foundation

• Ignore media contacts

• Avoid public outreach

• Use aggressive responsiveness.

Match the following roles with their responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain media relationships

• Public Information Officer

• Intervene in youth fire-setting behavior

• Fire and Life Safety Educator

• Educate the public on fire safety

• Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist

Complete the sentence: The NFPA publication recommends that a Public Information Officer should _______ to ensure a collaborative working relationship with the media.

• Build a strong foundation

• Use aggressive tactics

• Avoid media

• Ignore public outreach

What is the first step recommended by the NFPA publication for working with the media?

• Use a proactive outreach.

• Build a strong foundation.

• Ensure measured responsiveness.

• Establish a media contact list.

Match the following roles with their responsibilities: Public Information Officer, Fire Safety Educator, Youth Firesetter Program Manager

• Youth Firesetter Program Manager

• Educate the public on fire safety

• Fire Safety Educator

• Manage youth intervention programs

• Public Information Officer

• Serve as a media contact for the fire department

The NFPA publication recommends three steps when working with the media. The first step is to ______.

• Use a proactive outreach.

• Build a strong foundation.

• Ensure measured responsiveness.

• Establish a media contact list.