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Robyn Broyles Fire Comm /Ed Specialist BIA-NIFC 208-387-5473. Communicating during tough times: the PIO's role when fatalities occur on the fireline Part 2. Moving Forward. Finding Resources Situational Assessment Preparing Messages Cultural Sensitivities . Keeping it Together.
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Robyn Broyles Fire Comm/Ed Specialist BIA-NIFC 208-387-5473 Communicating during tough times: the PIO's role when fatalities occur on the fireline Part 2
Moving Forward • Finding Resources • Situational Assessment • Preparing Messages • Cultural Sensitivities
Keeping it Together • Key players • Communicating in tight-knit communities • Finding the right spokesperson
Working in Indian Country • Calling on Neighbors • Leverage Line Officer Knowledge • Find Liaisons • BIA News Release Procedures = Chapter 15, Section E of the BIA Wildland Fire Operations Guide http://www.bia.gov/nifc/bluebook/index.htm
Ideas To Hold To • Accept differences • Be ok with knowing this isn’t your incident • Ask for the right help early • Do your homework