Jeff Bressler is the Public Information Officer for the Smithtown Fire Department located on the North Shore of Long Island’s Suffolk County. An all volunteer department, Smithtown answers over 3,000 fire and EMS calls annually www.smithtownfd.org.
Bressler is also a member of Engine Comany 3. He was a Smithtown Firefighter of the Year in 2004.
A PR and marketing professional, Jeff has over 20 years of hands on experience on both sides of the fence. In addition to PR and marketing responsibilities he is also a member of the media. Bressler serves as News Editor for Motor Trend Radio. This unique blend of two related careers gives Jeff a unique perspective from two different views. Jeff also serves as a brand ambassador for Chevron-Texaco.
Jeff is a member of the National Information Officers Association, International Fire Photographers Association, Public Relations Professionals of Long Island, Fair Media Council, International Motor Press Association, New York Press Club, Long Island Press Club and the American Marketing Association.
Bressler is deeply involved in philanthropy and currently serves as Chairman of Human Resource Charities of America and Neighbor to Nation.
Jeff’s opinions on The Fire PIO are his own and in no way represent those of the
SMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Jeff,
I just wanted to say Great Job on the website and thanks for passing it on to me. I will pass on to my NIOA Region and hopefully get more members to follow along, as well as to my Tri-State PIO’s here in greater Cincinnati. If you would ever like a “guest” article or something, let me know. Would be happy to add to the success of your website!
Keep up the good work!
Mike Fronimos
NIOA Region 4 Director
Jeff, I ran across your blog-site this morning and was pleased to see that discussion of PIO issues has a home. I considered posting some content on the subject on my website but first wanted to see if there was similar interest among fire and EMS professionals. I believe that important information can be shared on legal issues and the PIO and I look forward to your future postings. I also welcome your thoughts and comments. Good luck and keep the conversation going!
Thanks for what you are doing to promote networking among PIOs, Jeff. We appreciate the effort.
Rich Palmer
NIOA Past President
Thanks so much for a great web-site for all us Fire PIO “dudes” and “dudetts”…..I am retired PIO from Baton Rouge Fire Department (32yrs) and currently working my second career as the PIO for Baker Fire Department, a smaller city a little north of BR…look forward to keeping up with your site
Keep up the good work
Howard Ward
Baker Fire Department
Public Relations Officer
Hi Jeff, I found this site by mistake whilst researching for something else. I’m glad I did though. Keep up the good work, I’ll be checking back when I can
Great information for thos who deal with the media on a daily basis.
Jeff,
I have been reading this blog for about a month now and your posts have been a great resource! Keep it up!
Austin Brake
Public Information Officer
La Vista Fire Department-(NE)
I came across your web site looking for information for pio ,and really like the way you have your web site set up. I am new at this you can say im a rookie. Viewing your web page gave me a lot of great ideas on what i should be doing..thanks
Barbara Gomez
public information officer
Cloverleaf Fire Department