Media Statements

Question 1

In accordance with the media statements policy what are Incident commanders responsible for

Answer 1

for making media statements or designated other TFS personnel to make statements

Question 2

In accordance with the media statements policy information services section is responsible for what

Answer 2

for making contact with the media and releasing information as determined by the fire chief

Question 3

when does the information services section respond to significant emergency incidents

Answer 3

when notified by the communications centre or when requested by an officer of division commander or higher

Question 4

who shall the information officer respond to upon arrival

Answer 4

incident commander

Question 5

personnel not authorized to make statement should direct individuals where on the incident scene

Answer 5

command vehicle

Question 6

when making statements to the media what guidelines should be followed

Answer 6

self introduction
who 
what 
where
when 
why 
how 
how many

Question 7

can information officers attend significant newsworthy events

Answer 7

yes during weekday business hours and communicating their response to the communications center

Question 8

what is the email for public information section

Answer 8

firemedia@toronto.ca

Question 9

All post incident media enquires shall be referred to who

Answer 9

Public information section unless otherwise directed by the incident commander or senior on call officer