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January 20, 2027
PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
Brooksville, FL
This performance-level web-based course is designed for individuals in the public and private sectors who are responsible for gathering and disseminating disaster-related information and who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding about social media and its uses during crisis communication to support organizational preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
January 20, 2027 – January 21, 2027
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
Arlington, TX
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 […]
January 25, 2027 – January 29, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Kennewick, WA
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 […]
January 25, 2027 – January 29, 2027
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
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 […]
January 27, 2027 – January 28, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Omaha, NE
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 […]
February 1, 2027 – February 5, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Andrews, TX
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 […]
February 2, 2027
South Carolina Government Communicators Annual Training & Networking Seminar
Greenville, SC
Save the Date: February 2, 2027 The South Carolina South Carolina Emergency Management Association has graciously allowed us to tag along and hold our annual training and networking seminar. February 2, 2027 in Greenville, SC at the Hyatt Regency.
February 2, 2027 – February 3, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Denver, CO
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 […]
February 2, 2027 – February 3, 2027
NIOA Region 7 Winter Symposium
West Des Moines, Iowa · West Des Moines, IA
I’m excited to share the save the date for our next NIOA Region 7 Winter Symposium in West Des Moines. Attendance is free and open to anyone who would like to join us. Registration details and travel information will be forthcoming. The Save the Date flyer is attached, and I encourage you to share it […]
February 3, 2027 – February 5, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Ridgefield, WA
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.
February 3, 2027
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Lake Zurich, IL
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
February 5, 2027 – February 8, 2027
2027 Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Symposium Training Academy
Hershey, PA
The Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Symposium Training Academy hosts breakout and plenary sessions scheduled over six days designed to develop and strengthen the efforts of incident management teams. Attendees are industry leaders with a variety of backgrounds who come together to network, share best practices and lessons learned, and explore new technology and tactics.