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CAPIO Chirp Episode 27

In the latest segment, we’re diving into what it’s REALLY like to be a government PIO in the fire service. 

Learn how a former TV reporter and social media influencer use their backgrounds to help create award-winning fire communications content. Every day is different: from posting alerts on working fires to educating the public about illegal fireworks, highlighting “What’s for Lunch” at the firehouse and even showing crews rescuing cats from trees!  

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Now accepting applications for the 2026 CAPIO Young Communicator Scholarship
Deadline: April 10

Do you know an aspiring communications professional that could use some financial help? Applications are now being accepted for the CAPIO Young Communicator Scholarship. This program awards one $1,500 scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate student seeking a career in government communications.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled full- or part-time at a California state college or university, or must have graduated within one year of applying for the scholarship. Candidates must be majoring in a communications-related field such as communications studies, public relations or marketing with a GPA of at least 3.0.