PIOF Qualification Requirements
Required Training
- L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-130, Firefighter Training
- S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
- ICS-300, Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
- ICS-400, Advanced ICS
- IS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction
- RT-130, Wildland Fire Safety Training Annual Refresher (WFSTAR)
- S-203, Introduction to Incident Information OR E/L952, All Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer
Required Experience
- Satisfactory performance as a Public Information Officer, Technician (PIOT)
- AND Completion and Certification of NWCG Public Information Officer (PIOF) Position Task Book, PMS 311-07
Physical Fitness Level: None Required
Position does not require a physical fitness level.
These Positions Maintain Currency For PIOF
- Public Information Officer Type 2 (PIO2)
PIOF Maintains Currency For These Positions
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
- IS 42 (Social Media in Emergency Management)
- IS-29 (Public Information Officer Awareness)
- S-203, Introduction to Incident Information (if not taken in lieu of L-952)
- E/L952, All Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer (if not taken in lieu of S-203)
- L-280, Followership to Leadership
- L-380, Fireline Leadership, and/or L-381, Incident Leadership
PIOF Position Endorsement Requirements, 2022
Required Additional Training
- L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
- S-130, Firefighter Training
- S-190, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
Required Additional Experience
- No additional experience required
Physical Fitness Level: None Required