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This section provides training for all public information officers through the development and coordination of a wide range of training opportunities and an informative newsletter. The section is governed by a section council. If you are currently a PIO or are interested in entering the field and are on the staff of a public sector agency, be it police, fire, health department, hospital, the Red Cross or other public service agency, we encourage you to join FAPIO today!
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Statewide Public Information Officer (PIO) Deployment Team
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The Florida Association of Public Information Officers (FAPIO), a section of the Florida Fire Chiefs' Association (FFCA), has established a statewide Public Information Officer (PIO) Deployment Team that coordinates the voluntary deployment of experienced PIOs to localities that require additional public communications capability during an emergency.
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Section Council |
Chairperson |
Mike Jachles, PIO 850.296.0777
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Vice-Chair and Region 3
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Jeremy Robshaw, Captain, PIO St. Johns County Fire Rescue 904.209.1750
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Secretary and Region 6
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Susan Lindermuth, Director of Public Affairs Estero Fire Rescue 239.390.8000
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At-Large Member |
Don DeLucia, PIO, Retired Palm Beach County Fire Rescue 561.965.1969
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FFCA Board Liaison |
Reginald Duren, Fire Chief Palm Beach County Fire Rescue 561.616.7001
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Region 1 - Panhandle |
Corey Dobridnia, PIO Walton County Sheriff's Office 850.892.8186
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Region 2 - Tallahassee area |
Mike Bellamy. Captain, PIO Tallahassee Fire Department 850.264.7420
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Region 4 - Tampa-St. Pete Area |
Holley Wade, PIO Hillsborough County Fire Rescue
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Region 5 - Orlando/Central Florida |
Shelley Szafraniec, Marketing Specialist Volusia County Government
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Region 7 - Southeast, FL |
Joel Gordon, Battalion Chief, PIO Plantation Fire Department 954.797.2150 |
Goals
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Florida's PIO Deployment Team provides support to localities that require additional public communications capability during an emergency. The PIO Deployment Team works with local public affairs officers to provide people in the incident area with the most accurate and timely information possible. Florida's PIO Deployment Team provides support to localities that require additional public communications capability during an emergency. The PIO Deployment Team works with local public affairs officers to provide people in the incident area with the most accurate and timely information possible.
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Deployment Application and Letter.pdf |
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How to Join.pdf |
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Joint Information Center Guiidelines.pdf |
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Statewide Public Information Officers.pdf |
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Team Handbook.pdf |
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Press Release Templates
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Advisories for health and safety in recovery.pdf |
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As You Rebuild.pdf |
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Brevard handout.pdf |
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Caring for your pets after a disaster.pdf |
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Chain saw safety.pdf |
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Cleaning food and kitchen items.pdf |
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Cleaning up mold in your home.pdf |
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E coli in flood waters.pdf |
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Electrical safety during cleanup.pdf |
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Extreme Heat.pdf |
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FAQ Traumatic events.pdf |
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Generators in disaster situations.pdf |
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Heart attack know the warning signs.pdf |
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Heat stress in the elderly.pdf |
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Helping children cope with fear and anxiety.pdf |
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Home clean-up after the storm.pdf |
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Information for Pet Owners.pdf |
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Ladder safety protecting yourself from falls.pdf |
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Mold in water-damaged buildings.pdf |
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Motor vehicle safety after the storm.pdf |
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Norovirus FAQ.pdf |
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On camera.pdf |
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Post Storm Fish Kills.pdf |
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Prevent injury and illness after the storm.pdf |
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Preventing Electrocutions from generators plugged into household circuits.pdf |
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Protect yourself and others from electrical hazards.pdf |
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Protect_yourself from animal and insect hazards.pdf |
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Release template-Martin Co.pdf |
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Risks to water supply.pdf |
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Tetanus shots for those who suffer wounds.pdf |
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Tips for survivors of a traumatic event.pdf |
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What is a Boil Water notice.pdf |
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PIO Training
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Joint Information Center Guidelines.pdf |
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Regional Domestic Security Taskforce.pdf |
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