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SUMMARY:NSPRA 2026 National Seminar
DESCRIPTION:NSPRA National Seminar: The Premier School Communication Learning Conference \nPowerful communication builds stronger schools and communities. Each year\, the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) brings together school communication professionals\, superintendents and education leaders from across the United States\, Canada and beyond for the largest communications-focused professional development event in the field.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/nspra-2026-national-seminar/
LOCATION:New Orleans\, LA\, New Orleans\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:LEMIT Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Public Information Officer (PIO) course is designed for public safety personnel responsible for managing\, disseminating\, and overseeing information on behalf of their departments or organizations. Open to potential\, newly assigned\, and experienced PIOs—as well as administrative executives involved in public communication—the program equips participants with the essential skills and “tools of the trade” needed to handle both routine operations and community crises effectively. Through interactive\, hands-on exercises\, participants learn to write media releases\, conduct interviews and on-camera briefings\, and engage with social media and other communication platforms. The course emphasizes situational awareness\, public relations strategies\, and evaluation of public information campaigns\, preparing attendees to serve as confident\, credible\, and effective voices for their agencies in any circumstance. (****Course mandated to meet requirements of SB33; the Uvalde Strong Act.)
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/lemit-public-information-officer-3/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Conroe (TX)\, 1001 Grand Central Parkway\, Conroe\, TX\, 77304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
DESCRIPTION:The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media\, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs).  This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations\, crisis communications and social media.  Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages.  The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/media-and-public-relations-mpr-26/
LOCATION:Punta Gorda\, Florida\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
DESCRIPTION:The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media\, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs).  This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations\, crisis communications and social media.  Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages.  The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/media-and-public-relations-mpr-27/
LOCATION:Monroe\, North Carolina\, Monroe\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information Officers are key members of the ICS and EOC organizations\, and work closely with officials who are part of Multiagency Coordination Groups. PIOs advise the Incident Commander\, Unified Command\, and EOC director on public information relating to incident management. \nWith public information included as a function within NIMS and within ICS\, it is critical to address and provide training for this important element of Emergency Management. \nThe National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Public Information Officer (PIO) training curriculum includes courses delivered at the awareness\, basic\, advanced and master levels. The basic level course was developed by NDEMU and is managed by NDEMU or state emergency management trainers who teach basic skills and techniques for use during small\, localized\, single-agency responses; preparedness campaigns; and escalating localized responses. \nThe advanced level course teaches participants additional skills for use during escalating incidents\, including strategic communications and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fema-advanced-public-information-officer-7/
LOCATION:Hager Lifelong Education Center\, 1037 West 3rd Street\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
DESCRIPTION:Building off of the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations course\, the Master Public Information Officer course moves the participant from the tactical to the strategic level of media and brand management. Participants will spend 4 ½ days exploring; the business model of media engagement\, take a deeper dive into cultivating a brand image through internal and external communications\, and learn how to proactively pitch stories in today’s 24/7 news environment. Students will learn the advanced means of creating high-quality in-house videos for social media\, develop messaging calendars\, and learn the art of being a strategic advisor. This course will build on crisis management skills in tabletop exercises designed to build the framework for a crisis communication manual.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fbi-leeda-master-public-information-officer-mpo-7/
LOCATION:Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:This course covers topics necessary to work as a Public Information Officer (PIO)\, such as: \n\nethics\nlegal issues\npolicies\nthe media\nscene management\nnews conferences\n\nAs part of the course\, you will present information on camera about a simulated incident\, prepare written press releases\, and learn how to prepare for news-media interviews.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/nfpa-1030-public-information-officer-3/
LOCATION:TEEX-Brayton Fire Field\, 1595 Nuclear Science Road\, College Station\, TX\, 77843\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T235959
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CREATED:20260128T152007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T232044Z
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SUMMARY:MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
DESCRIPTION:This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident\, it is of critical importance that community leaders\, incident managers\, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on the role of public information in all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning\, conducting\, and managing the public information effort during a crisis event.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-318-public-information-in-an-all-hazards-incident-25/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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CREATED:20260205T224145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T190134Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Emergency Communications Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Emergency Communications Academy will be July 21-22\, 2026 held at the Marriott in Rancho Cordova and the CalOES headquarters. \nThe academy draws communications professionals from across the state for this unique\, hands-on training academy for those wanting to learn effective\, cutting-edge risk and crisis communication tactics and strategies using lessons learned from real-world events. This is a multi-day academy with robust training and presentations and hands-on experiences. This academy is taught by public safety experts from federal\, state and local government agencies such as FEMA\, Cal OES\, CAL FIRE\, and others. It’s designed for public information professionals who understand the basics of their job and want to expand their knowledge and skills to handle the unique complexities of crises such as natural and manmade disasters.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-emergency-communications-academy/
LOCATION:Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova\, 11211 Point East Drive\, Rancho Cordova\, CA\, 95742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="California Association of Public Information Officials":MAILTO:info@capio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T000000
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SUMMARY:MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
DESCRIPTION:The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners\, operators\, public information professionals\, government\, public safety\, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises\, discussions\, and activities to optimize participant experience.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-467-sport-and-special-event-public-information-and-emergency-notification-21/
LOCATION:Fayetteville\, Arkansas\, Fayetteville\, AR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T235959
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CREATED:20260531T175359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T175418Z
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-21/
LOCATION:Killeen Fire Station 4\, 9200 Trimmier Road\, Killeen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T161839
CREATED:20260531T175547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T175608Z
UID:10000801-1784592000-1784851199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-22/
LOCATION:Midland (TX) Emergency Operations Center\, 1703 East County Road 120\, Midland\, TX\, 79703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T235959
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CREATED:20260508T132451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T132515Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basics-31/
LOCATION:Dona Ana County (NM) Goverment Center\, 845 N. Motel Blvd\, Las Cruces\, NM\, 88007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T161839
CREATED:20260204T232241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T224022Z
UID:10000192-1784707200-1784912400@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:This course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions\, Chapter 12\, Public Information Officer\, 2024 Edition. This course is designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews\, prepare news releases\, and media advisories.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $220 In-State  /  $400 Out-Of-State\nPrerequisites: 18 years of age; High school diploma/GED\nRequired Resources:\n\nPublic Information Officer\, Second Edition\nCertification Course Syllabus\nPractical Exam Materials\nLaptop that can produce Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF documents
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/nfpa-1030-public-information-officer/
LOCATION:Alabama Fire College\, 2501 Phoenix Drive\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Fire College":MAILTO:dhewlett@alabamafirecollege.org
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