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Media &
interview requests.
Request an official SCFD interview, station visit, filming opportunity, or department response through the Public Information Officer or Command Staff.
Start a media requestA clear path to official information
Why approval comes first.
SCFD values a professional, responsive relationship with the news media. Routing requests through the Public Information Officer or a member of Command Staff helps us provide the right spokesperson, confirm what information may be released, and arrange access without disrupting emergency service.
This process does not limit independent reporting or access to public areas. It applies to official SCFD interviews, filming or access on department property, and participation by SCFD personnel in their official capacity.
What advance coordination protects
Access that supports transparency—and keeps the department ready.
Accurate information
The PIO or Command Staff can identify an authorized spokesperson and help prevent incomplete, conflicting, or unconfirmed information from being released.
Privacy and legal obligations
Advance coordination helps protect patient privacy, personnel information, active investigations, and records that cannot lawfully be released.
Safety and security
Station access and filming must be coordinated so visitors remain in approved areas and do not interfere with emergency operations, training, or secure spaces.
Help us respond efficiently
What to include in your request.
Providing these details at the beginning helps us evaluate the request, locate the right information, and work within your deadline.
- Your contact informationInclude the reporter or producer’s name, outlet, email address, and direct telephone number.
- The topic and requested spokespersonTell us what the story is about, the information you need, and whether you are requesting a specific person.
- Format and locationLet us know whether the interview will be live, recorded, by telephone, or written, and whether you are requesting station access or filming.
- Timing and deadlineProvide your preferred date and time along with the deadline for the story. We will respond as operational demands allow.
What happens next
Request. Review. Confirm.
Please wait for confirmation from the PIO or Command Staff before traveling to a station or arranging a live shot, interview, or filming session.
Submit the request with the topic, format, timing, and deadline.
The PIO or Command Staff reviews availability, access, and releasable information.
SCFD identifies an authorized spokesperson and coordinates the time and location.
Your interview or visit is confirmed before you arrive.
Working on a deadline?
Time-sensitive requests are welcome.
Email the details of your request, then call Station 1 Headquarters and ask for the Public Information Officer or a member of Command Staff. Responses are handled as quickly as possible, but active incidents and emergency operations may affect availability.