Our Commitment
The Metro West Fire Protection District has a long-standing commitment to working in cooperation with media entities and personnel. We recognize that many of our responses and operations are considered to be newsworthy. We further recognize that media outlets have an obligation to provide timely and accurate information to their listeners, readers, and viewers. We strive to provide such information to reporters.
We also strongly believe that we have an obligation beyond fire, EMS, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents. We hope that through partnerships with the media will be mitigate and educate the public on how to prevent injuries.
Personnel from the district regularly engage in safety presentations and outreach programs in schools, businesses, and other groups within our boundaries. We can extend the reach and scope of our education programs by working with the media. A timely feature story produced in conjunction with a media outlet can educate thousands of citizens thereby positively impacting countless lives.
The Metro West Fire Protection District encourages information exchange with the media by:
- Regularly forwarding media releases on non-emergent functions, special events, training, and safety programs.
- Disseminating information in reference to emergencies (fires, rescues, etc.) by phone, media conferences, and electronic media releases.
- Maintaining an up-to-date website with valuable information readily accessible to the media.
- Having designated Public Information Officers who are familiar with, and capable of, working with the media to ensure accuracy in messaging.
Public Information Officers
The Metro West Fire Protection District has four designated Public Information Officers that share the following responsibilities:
For all dire district business matters, major incidents and personnel matters:
- Vincent T. Loyal, Chief of Fire & EMS Services
- Edward M. Beirne Assistant Chief, Special Operations Division
For Public Relations, Public Education, Training, Disaster Preparedness & Response, HAZMAT, Technical Rescue, and other specialized matters:
- Edward M. Beirne, Assistant Chief, Special Operations Division
- John Bradley, Captain, Training Officer
- Michael Thiemann, Coordinator, Community Services & Disaster Preparedness
The main point of contact for any media representative is Coordinator Michael Thiemann. He will ensure that your request is managed properly and you receive a timely response. Contact Coordinator Thiemann at:
Mobile 636.262.3044
Office 636.458.2100 extension 118
Our Commitment
The Metro West Fire Protection District has a long-standing commitment to working in cooperation with media entities and personnel. We recognize that many of our responses and operations are considered to be newsworthy. We further recognize that media outlets have an obligation to provide timely and accurate information to their listeners, readers, and viewers. We strive to provide such information to reporters.
We also strongly believe that we have an obligation beyond fire, EMS, rescue, and hazardous materials incidents. We hope that through partnerships with the media will be mitigate and educate the public on how to prevent injuries.
Personnel from the district regularly engage in safety presentations and outreach programs in schools, businesses, and other groups within our boundaries. We can extend the reach and scope of our education programs by working with the media. A timely feature story produced in conjunction with a media outlet can educate thousands of citizens thereby positively impacting countless lives.
The Metro West Fire Protection District encourages information exchange with the media by:
- Regularly forwarding media releases on non-emergent functions, special events, training, and safety programs.
- Disseminating information in reference to emergencies (fires, rescues, etc.) by phone, media conferences, and electronic media releases.
- Maintaining an up-to-date website with valuable information readily accessible to the media.
- Having designated Public Information Officers who are familiar with, and capable of, working with the media to ensure accuracy in messaging.
Public Information Officers
The Metro West Fire Protection District has four designated Public Information Officers that share the following responsibilities:
For all dire district business matters, major incidents and personnel matters:
- Vincent T. Loyal, Chief of Fire & EMS Services
- Edward M. Beirne Assistant Chief, Special Operations Division
For Public Relations, Public Education, Training, Disaster Preparedness & Response, HAZMAT, Technical Rescue, and other specialized matters:
- Edward M. Beirne, Assistant Chief, Special Operations Division
- John Bradley, Captain, Training Officer
- Michael Thiemann, Coordinator, Community Services & Disaster Preparedness
The main point of contact for any media representative is Coordinator Michael Thiemann. He will ensure that your request is managed properly and you receive a timely response. Contact Coordinator Thiemann at:
Mobile 636.262.3044
Office 636.458.2100 extension 118