Jacob Welsh
Public Relations
Eugene,OR
Summary
Seasoned spokesperson and communication leader well-versed in media, online and crisis communication strategies bringing more than 10 years of public information experience. Expertise managing social media and websites, writing press releases and managing employees. Highly skilled in media relations and building relationships with television, radio and print media from local, regional and national companies. Expertise in the incident command system and developing public information campaigns. With every assignment and contract, strong belief in building the bench for all agencies and the fire service as a whole.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Information Officer
US Forest Service
Eugene, OR
04.2017 - Current
- Expertise managing incident information with more than 10 years of experience.
- Develop and implement communications strategies for wildfires, floods, pandemics and other incidents to keep communities, media, stakeholders and elected officials informed with timely, accurate information.
- Strive to create comprehensive campaigns with real-time information from subject matter experts.
- Use variety of communication skills including written, oral and visual media to convey daily messaging.
- Develop relationships with communications and media professionals to disseminate incident information.
- Manage social media platforms and websites.
- Utilize photography, filming and video editing to create content for incident social media and websites.
- Train and guide coworkers on best practices.
Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service
Various Locations
06.2002 - 04.2017
- Diverse experience in wildland fire with suppression, fuels, and aviation expertise.
- Safety-focused fireline leadership ensuring assigned resources achieve operational success.
- Developed and mentored wildland firefighters through leadership practices from highly-skilled supervisors and credible organizations.
- Facilitative instructor leading and assisting with NWCG wildland firefighter courses.
US Forest Service Wildland Firefighter Timeline:
Tiller Handcrew 2002, Rogue River Hotshot 2003-2005, Wenatchee Valley Rappeller 2006, Fire Engine Operator 2006 - 2008, Redmond Smokejumper 2008 - 2016
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA12.1999
Skills
- Communications development
- Community Engagement
- Social media management
- Spokesperson expertise
- Videography
- Managing visual media
- Written and Oral Communication
- Team Management
Certification
- PIOC, Public Information Officer Complex
- PIO1-T, Public Information Officer Type 1 Trainee
- ICT4, Type 4 Incident Commander
- STCR, Strike Team Crew Leader
- TFLD-T, Taskforce Leader Trainee
- Class B Commercial Driver's License
Timeline
Public Information Officer
US Forest Service
04.2017 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
USDA Forest Service
06.2002 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Indiana University of Pennsylvania