National Wildfire Coordinating Group

Public Information Officer Complex

PIOC decorative banner: photos depicting PIOC position. PIOC position description: The Public Information Officer (PIOC), a member of the Command Staff, is responsible for the formulation and release of information about the incident to the news media, local communities, incident personnel, other appropriate agencies and organizations, and for the management of all Public Information Officers assigned to the incident.

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NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flow Chart, PMS 308

PIOC Qualification Requirements

Required Training

Required Experience

  • Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Operations Section Chief Complex (OSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Incident Logistics Section Complex (LSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Safety Officer Complex (SOFC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

OR

  • Satisfactory performance as a Planning Section Chief Complex (PSCC)
  • AND Completion and Certification of Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC) Position Task Book, PMS 311-106 (see note)

Note: Individuals utilizing this pathway must complete the Public Information Officer Course (E/L 952) prior to position qualification.

Physical Fitness Level: None Required

Position does not require a physical fitness level.

These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOC

  • Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1)
  • Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2)
  • Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)

PIOC Maintains Currency For These Positions

  • Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1)
  • Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2)
  • Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)

Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills 

 

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Page Last Modified / Reviewed: 
2023-03-24

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