Public Information Officer - A Day in the Life

On this episode of "A Day in the Life" ride along with Public Information Officer (PIO) Eric Hurst during an extreme fire danger and high wind day on the Colorado Front Range.

0:23 - Introduction to PIO responsibilities
3:31 - News requests
4:55 - News interview
7:04 - New training center sign
7:36 - Vegetation fire response
10:11 - Commercial carrier fire response
17:50 - News story airs on TV
21:23 - Conclusion

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[SethMaxx]

Now all we need is day in the life of a Bureau Chief or investigator

[helzluis]

Eric seems to have a pretty strange luck with being first on scene as a PIO. Back in the days he was first on scene of a working residential in his neighborhood

[Jacob-mmxq]

Very cool to see Eric running around getting hose lines ready and stuff, not very often we get to see that

[brandongaines]

"Prepare like you're new, perform like you're not." Love that!

[ewhit]

This episode is particularly interesting for me in that I have over 20 years of communications experience (a good bit of which working in media relations and public information management), but also serve as official photographer for a small volunteer fire company in Central New York. As a PIO, Eric's job requires much more 'realtime' engagement than in my case, being both proactive and reactive as it relates to the exchange of information be it via social media, in person, or more traditional media. It's also interesting to learn what types of incidents they respond to as a PIO which are not unlike those I respond to as 'Photo1.' I very much appreciate his efforts, not only bringing attention to the fire service, but packaging the information in such a way that it is easily accessible and understood by the general public.

[Zack]

Of course the time you decide to turn the camera around on yourself it turns into a First Due vlog, which frankly are the best ones. Another great video Eric! Keep up the good work! Thank you from Georgia.

[littletrucker]

Each time I watch this I so want to share the importanve of each and every first responder. You are all trained the same for a reason this allows you to be put into any role or capacity where needed.
You can see after arrival how Eric went from PIO EnRoute to First Unit or Aparatus on Scene, to giving a size up or 360. Then went to FF Ground Support. Grabbing a 5” line for hydrate access, then asking where the hydrant bag is as he is unfamiliar with the layout of this specific apparatus, to aiding in anyway possible, back to PIO and giving out updates on this trash fire. It just shows why everyone does the exact same training. Great job Eric and SMFR

[genebeard]

Awesome video. In my opinion you have taken social media in the fire service to a new level.

[aaronmcnulty]

Way to go Eric! Great hustle on the water supply! Question: why was the ladder used to get water on the truck? Vs establishing another line or unit for ground attack? Just curious...you guys all rock!

[cakearmy_maxgaming]

7:38 when your PulsePoint went off I grabbed my phone and was confused when I didn’t have an alert lol.

[trafficdan]

Eric, yet another 5 star video from SMFR. I got the hint with the product placement of that YouTube plaque. Nice work. I've showed our team locally your subliminal challenge. Stay safe out there to all of you.

[lisalane]

Great “day in the life” video Eric! You and your colleagues in the PIO department do a wonderful job representing your department and presenting factual and interesting information! Keep doing a first rate job! 🇺🇸

[NotEthanNorbury]

Awesome video, really would love to see "Fire Investigator - A Day in the Life"

[firey]

Can you do a day in the life of a firefighter, but follow them for the whole 48 hour shift? Be interesting too. See how they manage it and what they go through.

[thehaguefortnite_]

Thanks for this great video, nice to see pio10 in action again.

[Lukas.Chludzinski]

I live in Seattle Washington and am currently applying for SFD. We don’t have as good of a YouTube presence as south metro. Your channel has been amazing in applying and how the training and career track will go. Thanks for all you do.

[SD-ETAC]

You’re a great fit for your position and it shows in your production. I liked the switch of the intro music/radio traffic in today’s video. I don’t know if you might have multiple intros but I personally like the dispatch traffic in the background. I did volunteer fire for a few years and EMS for a dozen years and I do miss listening to dispatch but so much of the radio traffic nowadays is 800 mhz.

[richardcodling]

Great video Eric. We love the day in a life of series.👍🚒

[bibibaum]

Thank you and awesome job, Eric and SMFR.
Bibi

[LakesRegionEmergencyPhoto]

Awesome look into the very important job you guys do. Side note: That Sutphen tower is an awesome rig.