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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
November 30, 2026 – December 4, 2026
O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
Travis County, TX
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 30, 2026 – December 4, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Belfast, ME
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 […]
November 30, 2026 – December 4, 2026
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center · West Palm Beach, FL
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 30, 2026 – December 2, 2026
NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
Theodore Dawes Fire Rescue Department Station 1 · Mobile, AL
This IFSAC & ProBoard accreditated course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. Designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories.