Elizabeth Willi
🔥PIO | Public Safety Communicator | 🚒Fire & Life Safety Educator | Trusted Voice in Community Risk ReductionInsta: @liz_onfire
- Role
- Public Information Officer at Palm Harbor Fire Rescue
- Location
- Tampa, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Elizabeth Willi
PIOTranslating technical fire safety into meaningful, life-saving conversations that resonate!With over two decades of experience in fire department media relations, emergency communications, and public safety education, I’ve dedicated my career to building community trust, delivering life-saving information, and keeping fire prevention both relatable and relevant.In my current role, I lead media strategy, crisis communications, and fire and life safety education for Palm Harbor Fire Rescue in sunny Florida. Whether I’m coordinating a press conference, responding to a critical incident, or hosting a school fire safety lesson, my focus is always the same: protect the public, inspire trust, and drive engagement.As a certified Florida Fire Inspector II, I bring a technical foundation that strengthens every safety message I deliver. I oversee all public outreach initiatives—from youth fire prevention programs to large-scale drowning prevention campaigns—leveraging data-driven risk reduction strategies and real-time messaging across multiple platforms.I also proudly serve as:•Board Member, Florida Association of Fire and Life Safety Educators (FAFLSE)(appointed August 2025)•Vice Chair, Executive Board, Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition (Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Manatee)•Chair, Pinellas County Safe Kids Coalition•State-appointed board member, Child Abuse Death Review Board (Pinellas/Pasco) My work has been recognized with the 2025 NFPA Rising Star Award, the 2011 Florida Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year, and my agency’s 2022 Fire Chief’s Award for leadership and performance during a critical firefighter injury response.I believe public education is more than sharing safety tips—it’s about making human connections that last. Let’s connect—especially if you’re passionate about fire prevention, public information, injury prevention or finding new ways to educate and empower your community. ‍
Experience
Public Information Officer
Nov 2006 — Present · Palm Harbor, FL, US
Education
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science - AS
2001 — 2003
University of South Florida College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminology
2003 — 2005
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