1. Robyn Broyles Fire Comm/Ed Specialist BIA-NIFC 208-387-5473 Communicating during tough times: the PIO's role when fatalities occur on the fireline Part 2

2. Protecting Human Life | Restoring Cultural Landscapes | Supporting Indian Self Determination  My Role  Mobilization  Initial Information  Calling for Help 2

3. Protecting Human Life | Restoring Cultural Landscapes | Supporting Indian Self Determination  Finding Resources  Situational Assessment  Preparing Messages  Cultural Sensitivities 3

4. Protecting Human Life | Restoring Cultural Landscapes | Supporting Indian Self Determination  Key players  Communicating in tight-knit communities  Finding the right spokesperson 4

5. Protecting Human Life | Restoring Cultural Landscapes | Supporting Indian Self Determination  Calling on Neighbors  Leverage Line Officer Knowledge  Find Liaisons  BIA News Release Procedures = Chapter 15, Section E of the BIA Wildland Fire Operations Guide http://www.bia.gov/nifc/bluebook/index.htm 5

6. Protecting Human Life | Restoring Cultural Landscapes | Supporting Indian Self Determination  Accept differences  Be ok with knowing this isn’t your incident  Ask for the right help early  Do your homework 6