A Joint Information Center is a co-located group of representatives from local, state, federal and private organizations designated to handle public information needs during an incident or event. The JIC is designed to fit naturally into the Incident Command Structure (ICS) and can be customized to reflect the size of the incident or event. Establishing a Joint Information Center (JIC) under the Incident Command System is the most effective means of meeting CFR requirements and can make the difference between the public perceiving your incident to be under control or out of control.
PIAT JIC training provides participants with an understanding of what a Joint Information Center is, how it fits into the Incident Command System, and how a JIC is run. Special attention is paid to the Public Information Officer (PIO) position and responsibilities and how each JIC position helps the PIO carry out his responsibilities.
Topics covered include:
- JIC structure
- JIC products
- JIC/ICS forms
- JIC processes
- JIC positions and responsibilities
The training involves a mix of lecture, class discussion, practical exercises, and examples of successful JICs to help public affairs and public relations professionals understand and work more efficiently in a JIC.
Audience: Anyone who might have the responsibility of dealing with the media or a concerned public during a major incident can benefit from JIC Training.
Duration: Duration of the training varies according to class size, but is normally either a half-day (without hands-on exercises) or eight-hour (with hands-on exercises).
Requesting units/agencies are asked to fund travel, hotel, and per diem for two trainers at the federal government rate. Training requests are submitted via email or telephone to either:
Chief Petty Officer Mark Mackowiak
252-331-6000 ext. 3025
Mark.M.Mackowiak@uscg.mil
Or
Chief Warrant Officer Brandon Brewer
252-331-6000 ext. 3028
Brandon.S.Brewer@uscg.mil
Please provide primary and secondary training date preferences, location and a tentative attendee roster with names and agencies. Class size should not exceed 20 people
Training should be scheduled at least one month in advance. Operational commitments take precedence over scheduled training.