PIO2 Qualification Requirements
The qualification pathway for this position is discontinued per NWCG direction on January, 2023. Responders with an active PTB will transition to the corresponding complex position PTB.
Physical Fitness Level: None Required
Position does not require a physical fitness level.
These Positions Maintain Currency For PIO2
- Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC)
- Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1)
- Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)
PIO2 Maintains Currency For These Positions
- Public Information Officer Complex (PIOC)
- Public Information Officer Type 1 (PIO1)
- Public Information Officer Type 3 (PIO3)
Other Training Which Supports Development Of Knowledge And Skills
- E/L 952, All-Hazards Position Specific Public Information Officer
- IS-42, Social Media in Emergency Management
- L-481, Advanced Leadership for Command and General Staff (if not taken in lieu of S-420)
- S-420, Command and General Staff (if not taken in lieu of L-481)
This is an inherently wildland fire position and has no endorsement. All-hazards Safety Officers need to meet the wildland fire position qualification requirements.