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AWR 209: Working with The Media: A Course for Rural First Responders

May 10, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

THE OKLAHOMA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

WORKING WITH THE MEDIA: A COURSE FOR RURAL FIRST RESPONDERS

 

This 8-hour, DHS/FEMA-certified course is designed to provide rural first responders with the skills and knowledge to quickly adopt the role of public information officer (PIO) if/when needed and to communicate with the public through the media.

Topics include (but not limited to):
• Utilizing the media in emergency and public awareness situations
• Working with the media at the scene of an emergency
• Anticipating what news agencies want from the responders
at the scene of an emergency
• Giving interviews that work
• Writing effective news releases that will be read

Who Should Attend:
• Emergency Management
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Service
• Governmental Administrative
• Healthcare
• Law Enforcement (detention included)
• Public Health


LOCATION: OSA Training Facility

1615 South State St.

Edmond, OK 73013

COST: FREE

DATE: May 10, 2023

Time: 0800-1700

This course is FREE to attended. Click here for more information and enrollment instructions. 

For any questions, feel free to contact the OSA Training Director, Kyle Keller at

Kyle@oklahomasheriffs.org

Details

Date:
May 10, 2023
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Oklahoma Sheriffs Association Training Facility
1615 South State St
Edmond, OK 73013 United States
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Phone
405-471-6049
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Organizer

Kyle Keller – OSA Training Director
Phone
405-886-3709
Email
kyle@oklahomasheriffs.org

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