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UID:10000956-1788134400-1788393599@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-68/
LOCATION:Honolulu\, HI\, Honolulu\, HI\, 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:20260831T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T152013Z
CREATED:20260206T185025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152013Z
UID:10000254-1788134400-1788566399@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-11/
LOCATION:Paradise Valley\, Arizona\, Paradise Valley\, AZ\, 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:20260831T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T235959
DTSTAMP:20260829T221457Z
CREATED:20260829T221023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221457Z
UID:10001087-1788134400-1788566399@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/e-l0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer-8/
LOCATION:Honolulu\, HI\, Honolulu\, HI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FEMA-EL09521.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T231619Z
CREATED:20260128T152009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231619Z
UID:10000168-1788220800-1788393599@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-30/
LOCATION:El Paso\, TX\, El Paso\, TX\, 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:20260901T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T235959
DTSTAMP:20260811T004700Z
CREATED:20260527T155000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T004700Z
UID:10000785-1788220800-1788479999@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-39/
LOCATION:Olympia\, WA\, Olympia\, WA\, 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:20260901T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T235959
DTSTAMP:20260703T144604Z
CREATED:20260703T144525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T144604Z
UID:10000886-1788220800-1788479999@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-56/
LOCATION:Scottsdale\, AZ\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 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:20260901T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T002756Z
CREATED:20260811T002756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002756Z
UID:10001018-1788247800-1788454800@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Intermediate Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Public Information Officer – IPIO: This 3-day (24 hour) course is designed to increase PIO’s ability to be strategic communicators before\, during\, and after an emergency. Using a “Whole Community” approach\, this course walks participants step-by-step on how to write strategic incident communication plans which enables PIOs to immediately set the narrative immediately after an emergency. Participants will leave the course with the framework to create strategic incident communication plans for their own jurisdictions. This course creates a practical and strategic link between the Basic PIO course and the Advanced PIO course. \nTopics to include: \n•Whole Community\n•Access and Functional Needs\n•Recovery\n•Strategic Communication Plans \nPublic Information Officer Specialist Certificate:\nThis course meets one of the requirements for the State OES/CSTI Public Information Specialist Certificate. \nCourse Length: 24 hours\nCourse Code: IPIO
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/intermediate-public-information-officer-3/
LOCATION:Fresno County (CA) EMS Education Center\, 5091 N. Fresno Street #118\, Fresno\, CA\, 93710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)":MAILTO:CSTIInfo@caloes.ca.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T235959
DTSTAMP:20260828T131106Z
CREATED:20260824T010139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T131106Z
UID:10001049-1788307200-1788566399@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-83/
LOCATION:Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Education Center West\, 12830 Columbia Way\, Downey\, CA\, 90242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)":MAILTO:CSTIInfo@caloes.ca.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T231645Z
CREATED:20260128T152009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231645Z
UID:10000169-1788393600-1788566399@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-31/
LOCATION:El Paso\, TX\, El Paso\, 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:20260908T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260909T215030Z
CREATED:20260824T010249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T215030Z
UID:10001050-1788825600-1789084799@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-84/
LOCATION:Middletown\, CT\, Middletown\, CT\, 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:20260909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T231718Z
CREATED:20260128T152009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231718Z
UID:10000170-1788912000-1789084799@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-32/
LOCATION:Lubbock\, TX\, Lubbock\, 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/Los_Angeles:20260909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260909T215134Z
CREATED:20260811T003129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T215134Z
UID:10001019-1788912000-1789084799@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC)
DESCRIPTION:Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC):  This course will emphasize the design and function of a Joint Information Centers (JIC) and offers the course participants a hands-on experience on how to form an effective public information team to respond to crises. Course participants will be assigned positions in a JIC with real-time roleplay experience in workshop activities and exercises designed to deliver an effective situational response. In addition to JIC organization development\, emphasis will be placed on using current social media methodologies and practical communication principles. \nThis course is intended for graduates of CSTI’s Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) course\, L0105 Public Information Basics\, Media Relations\, and Intermediate PIO courses. Experiential knowledge will also be considered for acceptance.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/joint-information-center-concepts-jicc-2/
LOCATION:LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority\, 8501 South Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T134038Z
CREATED:20260610T134038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134038Z
UID:10000831-1788944400-1788958800@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-7/
LOCATION:Chipley\, FL\, Chipley\, FL\, 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:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T143000
DTSTAMP:20260811T015908Z
CREATED:20260811T015908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T015908Z
UID:10001035-1788955200-1788964200@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Trust Under Attack: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Crisis Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way public sector organizations operate\, communicate\, and respond to crises. It is also creating new threats capable of damaging public trust\, disrupting operations\, influencing public perception\, and challenging leadership decision-making at unprecedented speed. \n\nDeepfakes. Voice cloning. Synthetic media. AI-generated misinformation. Impersonation attacks. These are no longer emerging concerns. They are real-world threats that have already targeted government agencies\, public officials\, law enforcement organizations\, and public safety leaders across the country. \nThe challenge facing today’s executives is not simply identifying these threats. It is making sound decisions when facts are uncertain\, information is moving at the speed of social media\, and public confidence hangs in the balance. \nThis highly interactive executive-level program provides practical strategies for recognizing AI-driven threats\, assessing risk\, making informed decisions\, and leading organizations through incidents where trust itself becomes the target. Participants will examine real-world examples\, learn a structured decision-making framework\, and develop response strategies designed specifically for public sector organizations. \nRather than focusing on technology alone\, this course examines the leadership challenges created by artificial intelligence and provides actionable tools that executives can immediately apply within their organizations.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/trust-under-attack-how-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-crisis-leadership/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="JGPR Academy":MAILTO:info@jgpracademy.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T174904Z
CREATED:20260730T174904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T174904Z
UID:10001002-1789041600-1789048800@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Rad Response in Action Case Studies: Green Diamonds & Atomic Man
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a series of virtual workshops designed to strengthen multi agency preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies. Sessions will focus on operational coordination\, responder safety\, and effective strategic communication. Registration requires free account creation on the NIPC Events Learning Management System. \nThis live\, instructor-led session analyzes real-world radiological accidents and incidents and international threat scenarios to identify communication challenges and response lessons learned.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/rad-response-in-action-case-studies-green-diamonds-atomic-man/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260911T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T134358Z
CREATED:20260610T134233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134358Z
UID:10000832-1789115400-1789129800@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-8/
LOCATION:Kodiak\, AK\, Kodiak\, AK\, 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:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T152046Z
CREATED:20260206T182851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152046Z
UID:10000238-1789344000-1789775999@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-32/
LOCATION:Fort Worth\, TX\, Fort Worth\, 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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260703T204650Z
CREATED:20260126T005541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T204650Z
UID:10000072-1789344000-1789775999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/e0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer/
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/2026/07/FEMA-EL09521.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260703T141606Z
CREATED:20260126T170108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T141606Z
UID:10000081-1789344000-1789775999@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-basic-6/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic-6/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260405T181036Z
CREATED:20260131T165844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T181036Z
UID:10000183-1789344000-1789775999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:FY 2026 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 3
DESCRIPTION:Week 3: E0394: Executive Public Information Application
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fy-2026-fema-executive-public-information-officer-week-3/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T152115Z
CREATED:20260206T185025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152115Z
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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-12/
LOCATION:Daytona Beach\, Florida\, Daytona Beach\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260806T012232Z
CREATED:20260806T012232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T012232Z
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SUMMARY:E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/e-l0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer-4/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260520T005956Z
CREATED:20260311T201539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T005956Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media Academy
DESCRIPTION:About The Course\nSocial media\, when utilized effectively\, can serve as a vital tool for public safety and government agencies to engage with their communities\, recruit new employees\, communicate during emergencies\, and disseminate important updates. In this course\, you will explore advanced techniques\, tips\, and resources to create polished\, captivating\, and professional content. By the end of the course\, you’ll feel empowered and prepared to enhance your department’s social media initiatives and make a significant impact. \nTopics Covered:\nCreating engaging photos\, videos\, and graphics\nWriting engaging captions\nDeveloping an effective content strategy\nUnderstanding branding essentials\nNavigating legal and policy considerations\nStrategies for boosting reach and engagement\nBest practices for live streaming\nCrafting and sharing news releases via social media\nBuilding and managing social media teams\nUtilizing insights and analytics for improvement\nOptimizing platform features\, settings\, and best practices\nRecommendations for apps and equipment \nTo download the course flyer click here. \nTravel Information\nAirport:\nSanta Maria Airport (SMX) \nHotel:\nRadisson Hotel Santa Maria(Next to airport)\n3455 Skyway Drive\nSanta Maria\, CA 93455\n(805) 357-9891 \nHampton Inn Santa Maria\n2190 Preisker Lane\nSanta Maria\, CA 93458\n(805) 424-1414
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/social-media-academy-3/
LOCATION:Santa Maria (CA) Police Department\, 1111 W. Betteravia Road\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="TOC Public Relations":MAILTO:info@tocpublicrelations.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T231744Z
CREATED:20260128T152009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231744Z
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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-33/
LOCATION:Lebanon\, OH\, Lebanon\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T214235Z
CREATED:20260620T214235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T214235Z
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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-46/
LOCATION:Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260824T010421Z
CREATED:20260824T010421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T010421Z
UID:10001051-1789430400-1789689599@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-85/
LOCATION:Nazareth\, PA\, Nazareth\, PA\, 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/Chicago:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260903T160206Z
CREATED:20260903T160124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T160206Z
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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-37/
LOCATION:Del Rio\, TX\, Del Rio\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDEM-PIO.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260903T160327Z
CREATED:20260903T160327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T160327Z
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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-38/
LOCATION:Pittsburg\, TX\, Pittsburg\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDEM-PIO.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260908T154943Z
CREATED:20260908T154718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T154943Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced High-Stakes Communications Training (Crisis Ready Autumn Intensive)
DESCRIPTION:When your community is scared\, angry\, or confused\, you’re the person reporters and residents look to for the communications that will help them feel safe and assured. Everything rides on how you communicate. \nThe Crisis Ready Autumn Intensive is built for the moment right before you speak: how to regulate yourself the second stress floods your system\, how to identify the fear-based emotions actually driving the reporters\, the residents\, and your own leadership\, how to build the specific levels of safety a community needs before they can hear anything you say\, and how to bring it all together using a framework that doesn’t just allow you to respond\, but allows you to position yourself and your agency as THE voice of trust and credibility when it matters most. \nThese aren’t the media-training basics most PIOs already have. They’re the advanced skills built for the most challenging moments you’re responsible for leading communications through. \nIn this Intensive\, you’ll build the following skills across four live sessions: \nSession 1\, Leadership Resonance\, Power & Influence: moving your community\, and your own leadership\, from resistance to trust\, while keeping your own nervous system steady and stress lowered. \nSession 2\, Strategizing High-Stakes Communications: the Crisis Ready® Formula for responding to emotional escalation\, practiced against real scenarios\, not hypotheticals. \nSession 3\, AI & the New Crisis Landscape: the Crisis Ready® Engagement Decision Matrix\, and how to use AI to get ahead of misinformation instead of chasing it. \nSession 4\, the VIP bonus working session: hands-on practice to truly help you hone and apply this skillset. \nTaught by Melissa Agnes\, whose bestselling book\, Crisis Ready\, is part of Harvard University’s own curriculum\, was named one of Forbes’ top ten business books of 2018\, and is ranked by Book Authority among the best crisis management books of all time. Melissa has worked with NATO\, the Pentagon\, and government Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense\, and she sat on the international panel that created ISO 22361\, the global standard for crisis management. \nThis Intensive is the difference between knowing what a PIO in a high-stakes moment should do\, and being someone who can actually do it\, in the room\, under pressure. You’ll leave with a deepened approach to your crisis communication skills that will truly serve you when your agency’s credibility is on the line. \nThe Crisis Ready Autumn Intensive runs live\, September 15 through 24\, 2026\, for $950 (VIP bonus session\, $59 more). Enrollment is open now. If you’re the person your agency turns to when everything goes wrong\, check out the details and enrollment in the link below.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/advanced-high-stakes-communications-training-crisis-ready-autumn-intensive/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T014940Z
CREATED:20260905T014940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T014940Z
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SUMMARY:From Routine to International Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:A two-day workshop that builds essential PIO skills from foundational practice through advanced strategy — every lesson grounded in the experience of a nationally followed homicide investigation.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/from-routine-to-international-spotlight/
LOCATION:West Richland Police Department\, 7920 W Van Giesen\, West Richland\, WA\, 99353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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