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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
November 16, 2026 – November 20, 2026
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters · Franklin, MA
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 […]
November 16, 2026 – November 20, 2026
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) Fire Training Academy · San Antonio, TX
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.
November 16, 2026 – November 20, 2026
O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center · Los Angeles, CA
This course focuses on the importance of developing and operating as a functional U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). This course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). This course will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members by: […]
November 16, 2026 – November 20, 2026
O-0305: All-Hazards Incident Management Team Introduction
Papago Park Military Reservation – DEMA Emergency Management Classroom · Phoenix, AZ
This course focuses on the importance of developing and operating as a functional U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). This course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). This course will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members by: […]
November 16, 2026 – November 20, 2026
UT Master PIO
Hawaii Emergency Management · Honolulu, HI
Step into a higher level of leadership and communication by joining the Master Public Information Officer Cohort. This program is designed for experienced professionals ready to move beyond delivering information to shaping strategy, building trust, and leading with confidence when it matters most. Through a dynamic, multi-disciplinary learning environment, you’ll strengthen your ability to navigate […]
November 16, 2026
Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Training (IPAWS)
Oconee County (SC) Emergency Operations Center · Walhalla, SC
This one day training course taught by the SCEMD Emergency Alert Coordinator, will consist of IPAWS 101, IPAWS Program Planning, Message Design Dashboard (MDD), and IPAWS for Executives. This training is designed to prepare local emergency management and emergency services agencies to create IPAWS plans, draft IPAWS messages, and help executives make decisions about emergency […]
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
New York State Preparedness Training Center (STC) · Oriskany, NY
This course will 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.
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
UT PIO Essentials
Hawaii Emergency Management · Honolulu, HI
This course is designed to provide students with the essetial skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 24 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role, policy and procedures, media engagement, crisis communication, crisis strategy, managing local and national media stories, Classroom will include lecture, […]
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Georgetown County (SC) Emergency Operations Center · Georgetown, SC
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.
November 17, 2026
AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
Toledo, OH
Adapted from FEMA’s IG-290 curriculum, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews, write news releases, provide information at the scene, and how they fit […]
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Apple Creek, OH
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.
November 17, 2026 – November 18, 2026
CPRA Conference 2026
Marvel Stadium Melbourne · Docklands, Australia
Reimagine, Redefine, Refocus: Leading a future of trusted communication. Communication is at a turning point. AI is reshaping how messages are made. Public trust is fragile. Influence moves faster than regulation. The standards that built this profession are being tested in real time. The CPRA Conference 2026 returns on Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 November, […]