FRP 284 Public Information for the Fire Service

Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Provides students with the ability to identify public and proprietary information to form media releases and develop and maintain positive relations with media representatives.

Prerequisite: FRP 173 and FRP 174, each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Define public information and classify whether information is public or proprietary.
Identify the responsibility of media representatives in fire service areas.
Describe methods to build positive relationships with the media.
Develop media releases, given fire reports and narratives.

Content Outline

Oregon Statutes Dealing with Public Right to Information
Public Meeting Law
The Role of the Media in American Life
Journalism - Process and Product
Building Relationships with the Media Representatives
Media Releases
Content
Timing
Format
Background
Related Information
Giving Information
Conducting Media Conferences