A Note from Paul

There’s a lot happening at The PIO Calendar, and we’re getting very close to announcing some significant platform updates that I’ve been excited to share. Thank you, as always, for your continued support. Every visit, event submission, subscription, and recommendation helps us build a stronger resource for the PIO and communications community.

This week, we’re also beginning to highlight new Associations, Organizations, and Resources that directly support public information officers and communicators. If your association, organization, or favorite resource isn’t listed yet, I’d encourage you to add it.

One of our newest resources—and I can’t believe it wasn’t already on the site—is Empathy Cue, a card game created by fellow PIO Sarah Lux. Empathy Cue helps public information officers, fire chiefs, law enforcement leaders, and emergency managers practice responding to media questions with empathy instead of simply relying on facts and data. I own a deck myself and highly recommend taking a look.

You’ll also notice links to our updated Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy below. With several new features and platform enhancements on the way, it was the right time to update both documents.

Finally, if you’ve been looking for the E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer course, now is a great time to check the calendar. It’s typically one of the hardest FEMA courses to find, but The PIO Calendar currently lists eight upcoming offerings across the country.

Have a great week!

Paul D. Raymond, Jr.
Founder, The PIO Calendar

This week’s PIO Calendar Weekly Digest highlights 304 upcoming Public Information Officer (PIO) training opportunities, crisis communication courses, emergency management training, FEMA training, media relations training, communications conferences, webinars, and professional development events from across the United States and internationally.

In this edition, 47 new events were added in the last 7 days. The strongest visible themes include Crisis Communication, Emergency Management, and Public Information Officer Training, with 1 virtual option and 51 in-person or location-based options featured in this digest, including 33 free PIO training or no-cost professional development options. You can also explore the Organizations Directory and Resources Directory for additional public information and communications resources.

Trend note: Based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included this week, Crisis Communication appears to be the strongest topic area, followed by Emergency Management and Public Information Officer Training.

Trending Public Information Officer Training Topics

• Crisis Communication
• Emergency Management
• Public Information Officer Training

These themes are based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included in this week’s digest.

Featured PIO Training Opportunities in the Next 90 Days

• 2026 3CMA Annual Conference — Sep 9, 2026 — Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, United States
  3CMA is heading to Denver in 2026 — where the elevation is high and the expectations for local government communications are even higher….
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Sep 14, 2026 — National Disaster & Emergency Management University, Emmitsburg, MD, United States
  This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management …
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Sep 21, 2026 — Dona Ana County (NM) Emergency Operations Center, Las Cruces, NM, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• 2026 KAPIO Annual Conference — Sep 24, 2026 — Hotel Topeka at City Center, Topeka, KS, United States
  Connect. Learn. Elevate Your Impact. The KAPIO Annual Conference is where Kansas’ public communicators come together to sharpen skills, s…
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Oct 19, 2026 — Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors Department Dockweiler Youth Center, Playa del Rey, CA, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 20, 2026 — Salem, NH, United States
  To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w…
• Social Media In Law Enforcement SMILECON 2026 — Oct 21, 2026 — Hybrid • Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown, Orlando, FL, United States
  SMILECON 2026 is the 20th annual Social Media in Law Enforcement conference, bringing together public information officers (PIOs), social…
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓 — Nov 16, 2026 — Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters, Franklin, MA, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…

Newly Added PIO Training & Communications Events

• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Aug 31, 2026 — Honolulu, HI, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 2, 2026 — Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Education Center West, Downey, CA, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 8, 2026 — Middletown, CT, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 15, 2026 — Nazareth, PA, United States
• Public Information Officer (PIO) Bootcamp for Public Safety Leaders — Sep 28, 2026 — Cape Fear Community College (Castle Hayne, NC), United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics — Sep 29, 2026 — City of San Diego Environmental Services Building, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 29, 2026 — Lancaster, WI, United States
• 3CMA Webinar: Let Go to Grow: The Leadership Power of Delegation 🆓 — Oct 6, 2026 — Virtual
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Oct 26, 2026 — Dearborn, MI, United States
• Hazardous Materials Instructors and Commanders (HMIC) Conference 2026 — Nov 9, 2026 — Marriott Savannah Riverfront (GA), Savannah, GA, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Nov 17, 2026 — Apple Creek, OH, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Nov 30, 2026 — Frederick, MD, United States
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Nov 30, 2026 — Palm Beach, FL, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Dec 8, 2026 — Helena, MT, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Dec 8, 2026 — Troy, MI, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jan 12, 2027 — San Antonio, TX, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Feb 16, 2027 — Lansing, MI, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Feb 22, 2027 — Stuart, FL, United States
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Mar 2, 2027 — Blue Springs, MO, United States
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Mar 9, 2027 — Baltimore, MD, United States
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Mar 16, 2027 — McDonough, GA, United States
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Apr 7, 2027 — Chesterfield, VA, United States
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer 🆓 — Apr 12, 2027 — Grass Valley, CA, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Apr 13, 2027 — O’Fallon, IL, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Apr 14, 2027 — Waukesha, WI, United States
• MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification 🆓 — Apr 28, 2027 — Egg Harbor Township, NJ, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — May 10, 2027 — Pittsburgh, PA, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — May 18, 2027 — Hastings, MI, United States
• 2nd Global Summit on Civil Engineering, Sustainable Infrastructure, Smart Cities and Climate Resilience (CIVIL2027) — May 19, 2027 — Florance, Italy
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jun 7, 2027 — Rochester, NY, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Jul 20, 2027 — Gaylord, MI, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Jul 26, 2027 — Monroe, NC, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jul 26, 2027 — Emporia, KS, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Aug 23, 2027 — Dakota County, MN, United States
• NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer — Sep 8, 2027 — Prattville Regional Training Center, Prattville, AL, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Sep 13, 2027 — Tacoma, WA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Oct 4, 2027 — Rochester, NY, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Oct 25, 2027 — Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Upcoming PIO Training in the Next 14 Days

• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 1, 2026 — Olympia, WA, United States
• MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident 🆓 — Sep 1, 2026 — El Paso, TX, United States
• L0105 Public Information Basics 🆓 — Sep 1, 2026 — Scottsdale, AZ, United States
• Intermediate Public Information Officer — Sep 1, 2026 — Fresno County (CA) EMS Education Center, Fresno, CA, United States
• MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident 🆓 — Sep 3, 2026 — El Paso, TX, United States
• New England Preparedness Summit 2026: Navigating the Storm Together 🆓 — Sep 9, 2026 — DCU Center, Worcester, MA, United States

Most Viewed Training Opportunities

These upcoming opportunities drew the most reader interest over the last 30 days.

• New England Preparedness Summit 2026: Navigating the Storm Together (167 views)
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (77 views)
• Reaching a Broader Audience: Updates and Effective Message Design in WEAs (42 views)
• World Public Relations Forum 2026 (22 views)
• Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication (20 views)

Recent PIO Calendar Updates

Selected announcements, community posts, news, partnerships, platform updates, and tips.

• Updated Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy (Aug 30, 2026)
  Effective August 30, 2026 We have updated The PIO Calendar’s Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy to reflect the continued growth of…

New Associations & Organizations on The PIO Calendar

Selected associations, training providers, agencies, universities, consulting firms, and professional organizations recently added to the directory.

• Executive PIO Alumni Network (added Aug 16, 2026)
  Committed to Advancing the Public Information Profession through Education, Research & Mentorship The Executive PIO Alumni Network connects graduates of FEMA’s Executive Public Information Officer Program—formerly the Master Public Information…

New PIO & Communications Resources

Selected podcasts, blogs, guides, tools, reports, and professional resources recently added to The PIO Calendar.

• Empathy Cue: The Crisis Communication Card Game (added Aug 29, 2026)
  Game Creator & Illustrator – Sarah Lux M.A., MPIO, PIO3-AH The first PIO Card Game, Made by a PIO, For PIOs! Based on real media questions. Empathy Cue puts you in…

Platform Snapshot

The PIO Calendar continues to grow as a resource for public information officers, communicators, emergency managers, public affairs professionals, and public safety leaders. This week the platform includes:

• 304 upcoming PIO training, communications, and professional development events.
• 47 new events added in the last 7 days.
• 1,417 site visits in the last 7 days.
• 27,900 total site visits.

Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

Recently Updated Event Schedules

These published Events have confirmed date or time changes.

• Event Rescheduled: E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
  Previously: Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026
  Now: Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026

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Note: Portions of this digest, including summary insights and trend observations, are automatically generated based on event metadata, platform analytics, and rule-based analysis. All content is reviewed before publication.