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Stronger communities are built on effective communication. We help fire departments and EMS organizations connect with their communities through powerful websites and social media solutions, building trust and keeping the people they serve safe.

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Social Media Solutions

We know building a strong social media presence takes time.

Let us help you streamline the process.

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Social Media Management

Maintaining a consistent social media presence builds community trust and keeps your residents informed and engaged. We simplify this process by managing your platforms and creating professional content that highlights your department's hard work and dedication.

Graphics Packages

Our custom graphics packages help you maintain a professional brand while sharing important public safety tips and information. We take the stress out of content creation by providing high-quality, reusable visuals tailored specifically to your department’s needs and community goals.

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Graphics

Sharing call volume data builds public trust and justifies the resources needed to keep your community safe. We make this easy by creating professional, clear graphics that track and communicate your monthly incident trends for you.

Website Design

A well-designed website is a central hub for fire departments and public service organizations to connect with their communities. By sharing important information, updates, and emergency procedures, these websites can build trust and promote community engagement.

We offer customizable web development packages tailored specifically to your department's needs, ensuring you get the exact pages and features required for your community. Every package is backed by one year of dedicated hosting and professional support to keep your site running smoothly.

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Virtual Tours and Photography

Grow your community's support and education by providing 24/7 access to your organization through a virtual tour and impactful photography.

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Virtual Tour

Our customizable virtual tour services are tailored to your department's specific needs and include professional scanning of apparatus bays. This service provides interactive tags allowing you to embed photography, video, or other key information.

Photography

Ourphotography service is ideal for capturing your department's apparatus, daily activities, and community events through professional high-resolution imagery. We provide an online gallery for easy access to your photos, which include a lifetime license for commercial use across all your digital and print platforms.

Frequently Ask Questions

How do I know what platform to use?

We can assist you in determining the most effective social media platforms for your organization. We will help you identify the platforms most utilized by your community and then assist with their setup.

What can I have graphics about?

We can create custom graphics on any topic you choose. Simply provide your photos, logo, and the specific information you want included, and we will design a graphic that is consistent with your brand identity.

What do I do if I don't know how to use social media?

While we do not teach social media classes, you can contact Chief Rob Reardon, who specializes in social media training for public service organizations. Contact him at www.linkedin.com/in/chiefreardon/

What are the benefits of a consistent brand?

A consistent brand shows that your organization is both organized and focused. This consistency helps your organization become more identifiable to the public and makes it much easier for you, as the PIO, to share information effectively.

What can I have graphics about?

We create graphics on a wide range of topics for fire departments, including seasonal safety tips, first aid information, fire safety, and promoting special events like open houses. We can also create content to showcase your department's unique story, featuring your apparatus, members, and equipment. Whatever your communication needs are, we can bring your ideas to life.

We will also be launching an online library with over 100 customizable graphics in the coming months, so stay tuned for updates.

What platform is the website created on?

We utilize the Wix platform to create your website. While this system is designed for a site owner to easily make their own updates, the annual hosting and maintenance fee covers all content updates for your convenience.

What is the security like for my website?

Wix provides all websites with the highest international security standards. With automatic updates, your site will always stay secure.

How long will it take to develop the website?

Since every website has unique needs, the timeline for each project will be different. After we've defined your website's specific requirements, we'll create a project timeline together.

What is I need additional support?

Since your website is on the Wix platform, you get 24/7 customer support. The annual hosting and maintenance fee also includes all content updates, so you don't have to worry about a thing.

Can you help with a blog?

PIO Design Studio can set up a blog for your website and help you with your first one or two posts. We can also assist you in brainstorming ideas that align with your organization's mission. Potential blog topics include "Chief's Corner," "Safety Segment," or "Firehouse Finds."

Is there a hosting fee?

Yes, the first year of hosting is included in your package. After that, you will be billed annually for the hosting and maintenance fee, which also covers all content updates.

Do I need my own photos?

Yes, you'll need to provide your own photos. The website's content should be unique to your organization, featuring authentic images that showcase what you do and what makes your organization great. This helps the community connect with your organization.

What is SEO and can you help me with it?

SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the process of improving a website's ranking on search engines like Google, Yahoo!, and Bing. PIO Design Studios will optimize your website to make it more visible and searchable.

What is a virtual tour?

A virtual tour is a digital simulation of a real-world location, allowing viewers to explore a space as if they were physically there, all from the comfort of your own device.

What are Mattertag?

Mattertags are the little circles in the virtual tour. They are used to communicate additional information about the space, which can be done by adding photos, videos, text, or links.

How long does it take to create a virtual tour?

Creating a virtual tour typically takes a couple of hours for smaller spaces. For example, a 1-3 room space is generally completed in about two hours. The overall time, however, depends on the size of the location being captured.

How does the public access the virtual tour?

Viewers can access the virtual tour directly from your organization's website.

How do I get my space prepared for a virtual tour?

Before we record, please clean the space and cover any private information. Once the recording begins, nothing can be moved. For spaces like an apparatus bay, it's best to record when things are quiet to avoid any interruptions.