Download or read book Public and Media Relations for the Fire Service written by Tim Birr and published by PennWell Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A survival guide for fire service managers in small to mid-size departments who need to know more about public and media relations in the Information Age. Advice is given with the knowledge that most fire departments have limited resources to devote to public relations, and that techniques are more important than technology. Offers suggestions for dealing with reporters, interviews, legal considerations, roles and skills of a public information officer, involvement in major news stories, and connecting with the community. Appendices offer model plans, policies, and procedures. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR