State Website Officer

Scope

The State Website Officer prepares public information and warnings for publication on the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) website.

Fundamental Protocols underpin the actions of all RFS members and must be adhered to at all times. They outline the Principles of being an RFS member and provide guidance on conduct to support the safety and wellbeing of members.

Key Accountabilities

• Liaises with the Online Content Supervisor, or State Public Information Coordinator (SPIC) when the Online Content Supervisor is not activated, to obtain information and maintain an overview of RFS incidents.
• Maintains specific knowledge of incidents, including the current and forecast weather conditions, fire spread predictions and messages to the community in affected areas.
• Prepares and publishes Alerts and Warning content on the RFS website and Hazards Near Me.
  • Alerts and warnings for incidents should be updated a minimum of:
    • twice a day at the Advice alert level;
    • every 2 hours at the Watch and Act alert level; and
    • every 30 minutes at the Emergency Warning alert level.
• Supports the State Online Content Supervisor, when activated, to communicate information.

Special Considerations

• The State Website Officer reports to the State Online Content Supervisor.
• At all times the State Website Officer shall maintain a log and ensure the timely inclusion of information into ICON.

Related Information

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