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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-basic-35/
LOCATION:Forsyth\, GA\, Forsyth\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:This FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident Command System (ICS) All-Hazards Position Specific course prepares participants to serve effectively as a Public Information Officer (PIO) on a Type III All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). \nUsing lecture\, discussion\, and scenario-based activities\, students build core PIO skills for all-hazards incidents\, with emphasis on initial response. Topics include:\n• information operations\,\n• developing a communications strategy\,\n• media relations (including social media)\, and\n• working with Assistant PIOs. \nThe course also addresses special incident situations\, PIO safety considerations (including while escorting others)\, and PIO responsibilities during transition and demobilization.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer-6/
LOCATION:Kentucky State Emergency Operations Center\, 110 Minuteman Parkway\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kentucky Emergency Management":MAILTO:madison.law@ky-em.org
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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-16/
LOCATION:Manheim\, PA\, Manheim\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T154241Z
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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-21/
LOCATION:Coraopolis\, PA\, Coraopolis\, PA\, 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: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-4/
LOCATION:Edinburg\, TX\, Edinburg\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T170833Z
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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-5/
LOCATION:El Paso\, TX\, El Paso\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-6/
LOCATION:Fort Bend (TX) County Emergency Operations Center\, 307 Fort St\, Richmond\, TX\, 77469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-33/
LOCATION:McCook\, NE\, McCook\, NE\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T080000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T154824Z
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SUMMARY:Crisis Communications
DESCRIPTION:This one-day course equips public safety professionals\, government leaders\, and communications personnel with the skills to lead messaging during fast-moving incidents and complex reputational challenges. Participants will learn how to anticipate\, shape\, and deliver clear\, credible\, and timely communication when it matters most. Topics include building and executing a crisis communications framework\, crafting messages that protect trust under pressure\, managing real-time communication on social media\, writing effective news releases\, countering misinformation\, and navigating media relations during a crisis.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/crisis-communications-2/
LOCATION:Manassas City (VA) Police Department\, 9608 Grant Ave.\, Manassas\, VA\, 20220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Parker Communications":MAILTO:info@julieparkerco.com
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