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With multiple agencies/entities, groups and task forces all working to find solutions for operational concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the need for a space to share information is apparent. This forum serves as a platform to ask questions, as well as to share ideas, information, and solutions.

Please refer to the National Wildfire Coordinating Group's website regarding infectious disease guidance for wildland fire incidents, Emergency Medical Committee.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination with fire management and outreach programs to design a National Outreach Strategy.
• Coordination with Service visitor services and other fire outreach staffs, conduct a national media relations campaign to profile fire management "success stories." Conceives, develops, implements and evaluates public affairs and outreach strategies designed to meet internal and external needs for information on the Service Fire Management Program.
• Establish a public affairs program to educate the public about the Service fire management program.
• Develop and distribute strategic briefing packages for Congress, Department, and the Office of Wildland Fire on key fire management action areas.
• Raise visibility of the program within the Service by increasing internal communications about fire management activities.
• Gather information and produce information materials concerning policies, programs and activities for dissemination.