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SUMMARY:Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Training (IPAWS)
DESCRIPTION: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 messages.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/integrated-public-alert-and-warning-system-training-ipaws/
LOCATION:Oconee County (SC) Emergency Operations Center\, 300 S Church Street\, Walhalla\, SC\, 29691\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Emergency Management Division":MAILTO:lms@emd.sc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T235959
DTSTAMP:20260729T174623Z
CREATED:20260729T174549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T174623Z
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SUMMARY:AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
DESCRIPTION: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 into the joint information system.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/awr-209-working-with-the-media-a-course-for-rural-first-responders-13/
LOCATION:Toledo\, OH\, Toledo\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AWR-209.webp
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DTSTAMP:20260407T220132Z
CREATED:20260407T215549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T220132Z
UID:10000629-1794873600-1795132799@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basics-15/
LOCATION:New York State Preparedness Training Center (STC)\, 5900 Airport Road\, Oriskany\, NY\, 13424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T134559Z
CREATED:20260527T134559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T134559Z
UID:10000773-1794873600-1795132799@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:UT PIO Essentials
DESCRIPTION: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\, group projects\, table-top exercises\, final group presentation\, and graduation.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/ut-pio-essentials-3/
LOCATION:Hawaii Emergency Management\, 4204 Diamond Head Road\, Honolulu\, HI\, 96816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center":MAILTO:jeff.hundley@tennessee.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260725T131944Z
CREATED:20260725T131923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T131944Z
UID:10000988-1794873600-1795132799@piocalendar.com
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-76/
LOCATION:Georgetown County (SC) Emergency Operations Center\, 2222-C High Market Street\, Georgetown\, SC\, 29442\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="South Carolina Emergency Management Division":MAILTO:lms@emd.sc.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T231530Z
CREATED:20260128T152011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231530Z
UID:10000174-1794960000-1795132799@piocalendar.com
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-36/
LOCATION:Tyler\, TX\, Tyler\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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DTSTAMP:20260620T214414Z
CREATED:20260620T214414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T214414Z
UID:10000860-1794960000-1795219199@piocalendar.com
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-47/
LOCATION:Raleigh\, NC\, Raleigh\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135032Z
CREATED:20260610T135032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T135032Z
UID:10000836-1795093200-1795107600@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
DESCRIPTION: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 is to develop individual and jurisdictional action plans to guide improved preparedness and emergency response. \nAvailable Case Studies: \n\nHurricane Harvey: Chaos on the Gulf Coast\nMayhem at Mandalay Bay\nThe Camp Fire: Crisis in California
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-340-crisis-leadership-a-community-case-study-12/
LOCATION:Greencastle\, IN\, Greencastle\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T172530Z
CREATED:20260413T172530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172530Z
UID:10000639-1795996800-1796428799@piocalendar.com
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/fbi-leeda-media-and-public-relations-mpr-5/
LOCATION:Belfast\, ME\, Belfast\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261204T235959
DTSTAMP:20260722T160647Z
CREATED:20260722T160647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T160647Z
UID:10000971-1795996800-1796428799@piocalendar.com
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-34/
LOCATION:Coatesville\, Pennsylvania\, Coatesville\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T235959
DTSTAMP:20260405T012306Z
CREATED:20260128T152012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T012306Z
UID:10000175-1796169600-1796342399@piocalendar.com
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-37/
LOCATION:Denton\, TX\, Denton\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T135216Z
CREATED:20260610T135148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T135216Z
UID:10000837-1796202000-1796216400@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
DESCRIPTION: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 is to develop individual and jurisdictional action plans to guide improved preparedness and emergency response. \nAvailable Case Studies: \n\nHurricane Harvey: Chaos on the Gulf Coast\nMayhem at Mandalay Bay\nThe Camp Fire: Crisis in California
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-340-crisis-leadership-a-community-case-study-13/
LOCATION:Houston\, TX\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260711T234405Z
CREATED:20260316T152743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T234405Z
UID:10000583-1796601600-1796947199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:FY2027 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 1
DESCRIPTION:**Tentative dates – subject to change\nE0389: Executive Public Information Leadership\n\n\nClassroom Delivery\nResident (E)\, Virtual (K) \n\n\nPrerequisites\nSelection to EPIO Program \n\n\n\n\nIncorporate executive and strategic leadership competencies in public information decision-making.\nPromote research to grow the body of knowledge on public information issues.\nAdvocate for diversity in the public information field.\nBuild an active network of public information experts to mentor and support PIOs around the country.\n\nCourse Length\n\n4 days (32 hours)
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fy2027-fema-executive-public-information-officer-week-1/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NDEMU-EPIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T153918Z
CREATED:20260206T182219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T153918Z
UID:10000240-1796601600-1797033599@piocalendar.com
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-6/
LOCATION:Ceres\, California\, Ceres\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T153944Z
CREATED:20260206T185026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T153944Z
UID:10000263-1796601600-1797033599@piocalendar.com
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-20/
LOCATION:Sugar Land\, Texas\, Sugar Land\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T211504Z
CREATED:20260620T211504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T211504Z
UID:10000852-1796688000-1796860799@piocalendar.com
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-59/
LOCATION:Elizabethton\, TN\, Elizabethton\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T214524Z
CREATED:20260620T214524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T214524Z
UID:10000861-1796688000-1796947199@piocalendar.com
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-48/
LOCATION:Waukesha\, WI\, Waukesha\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T235959
DTSTAMP:20260719T203535Z
CREATED:20260719T203535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T203535Z
UID:10000959-1796688000-1796947199@piocalendar.com
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-70/
LOCATION:Lafayette\, LA\, Lafayette\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T194524Z
CREATED:20260422T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T194524Z
UID:10000697-1796716800-1796747400@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Effective Communication (G242-EM)
DESCRIPTION:Being able to communicate effectively is a necessary and vital part of the job for every emergency manager\, planner\, and responder. This two day course is designed to improve your communication skills. It addresses\, basic communication skills\, how to communicate in an emergency\, how to identify community-specific communication issues. using technology as a communication tool\, effective oral communication and how to prepare an oral presentation
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/effective-communication-g242-em/
LOCATION:Forsyth\, GA\, Forsyth\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T235959
DTSTAMP:20260703T140955Z
CREATED:20260703T140955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T140955Z
UID:10000876-1797206400-1797465599@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:K0105 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/k0105-public-information-basics/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FEMA-K0105.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basics/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T154010Z
CREATED:20260206T182156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154010Z
UID:10000241-1797206400-1797638399@piocalendar.com
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-5/
LOCATION:Maineville\, Ohio\, Maineville\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T154034Z
CREATED:20260206T185026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154034Z
UID:10000264-1797206400-1797638399@piocalendar.com
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-21/
LOCATION:Punta Gorda\, Florida\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T235959
DTSTAMP:20260721T140155Z
CREATED:20260721T140134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T140155Z
UID:10000964-1797206400-1797638399@piocalendar.com
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-e-l0388-advanced-public-information-officer-9/
LOCATION:Lansing\, MI\, Lansing\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NDEMU-APIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270108T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T172649Z
CREATED:20260413T172649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172649Z
UID:10000640-1799020800-1799452799@piocalendar.com
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/fbi-leeda-media-and-public-relations-mpr-6/
LOCATION:Grants Pass\, OR\, Grants Pass\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T133746Z
CREATED:20260416T133746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133746Z
UID:10000668-1799107200-1799279999@piocalendar.com
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-44/
LOCATION:Abilene\, TX\, Abilene\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270105T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270107T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T155738Z
CREATED:20260527T155411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T155738Z
UID:10000788-1799107200-1799366399@piocalendar.com
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-42/
LOCATION:Orange County (FL) Convention Center – South Concourse\, 9899 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260527T132637Z
CREATED:20260527T132637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T132637Z
UID:10000772-1799222400-1799236800@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication
DESCRIPTION:This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of how clear\, accurate\, and timely communication supports effective emergency response. Participants will explore key principles of emergency messaging\, examine real-world examples\, and gain insight into how communication impacts public trust and outcomes. The course also introduces core concepts related to audience analysis\, message development\, and delivery strategies used by emergency management professionals.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/speak-calm-into-chaos-introduction-to-crisis-communication-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/speak-calm-into-chaos-introduction-to-crisis-communication-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270111T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T172828Z
CREATED:20260413T172828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172828Z
UID:10000641-1799625600-1800057599@piocalendar.com
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/fbi-leeda-media-and-public-relations-mpr-7/
LOCATION:Granbury\, TX\, Granbury\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270114T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T133851Z
CREATED:20260416T133851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133851Z
UID:10000669-1799798400-1799971199@piocalendar.com
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-45/
LOCATION:San Angelo\, TX\, San Angelo\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270115T235959
DTSTAMP:20260731T194338Z
CREATED:20260731T194338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T194338Z
UID:10001011-1799798400-1800057599@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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/nfpa-1030-public-information-officer-7/
LOCATION:Alabama Fire College\, 2501 Phoenix Drive\, Tuscaloosa\, AL\, 35405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AFC-NFPA-1030.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Alabama Fire College":MAILTO:dhewlett@alabamafirecollege.org
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