Emergency Responders Media Course
By: WTAJ NEWS
Updated: January 31, 2013
EBENSBURG, CAMBRIA COUNTY - Emergency responders learned how to handle the media today.
In a two day crash course sponsored by PEMA, emergency responders were learning how to designate a public information officer
Especially in events like fires, crashes, shootings or major disasters.
It was put on by county emergency management coordinators from the Pittsburgh area.
They focused on establishing a relationship with reporters and how to talk on camera and relay important information.
County EMA municipal staff, fire and police officials all attended the class.
