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UID:10000781-1787097600-1787356799@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-35/
LOCATION:Phoenix\, AZ\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 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:20260819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T235959
DTSTAMP:20260722T153634Z
CREATED:20260624T005705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T153634Z
UID:10000871-1787097600-1787356799@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-49/
LOCATION:Monroe County (FL) Emergency Operations Center\, Marathon\, FL\, 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:20260819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T181005Z
CREATED:20260707T181005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T181005Z
UID:10000922-1787097600-1787356799@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-61/
LOCATION:Charleston\, WV\, Charleston\, WV\, 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/Chicago:20260819T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260821T235959
DTSTAMP:20260811T014916Z
CREATED:20260811T014916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T014916Z
UID:10001030-1787097600-1787356799@piocalendar.com
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-33/
LOCATION:Channelview\, TX\, Channelview\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDEM-PIO.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260811T002355Z
CREATED:20260811T001749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T002355Z
UID:10001017-1787124600-1787331600@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-2/
LOCATION:LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority\, 8501 South Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90044\, 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:20260820T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T174826Z
CREATED:20260730T174826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T174826Z
UID:10001001-1787227200-1787234400@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Addressing False Information During Radiation Emergencies
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 provides best practices for identifying false information\, monitoring information environments\, and delivering effective corrective messaging.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/addressing-false-information-during-radiation-emergencies/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260312T235118Z
CREATED:20260126T170229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235118Z
UID:10000082-1787529600-1787788799@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-basic-59/
LOCATION:North Little Rock\, AR\, North Little Rock\, AR\, 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/Chicago:20260824T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260811T015019Z
CREATED:20260811T015019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T015019Z
UID:10001031-1787529600-1787788799@piocalendar.com
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-34/
LOCATION:Fort Worth\, TX\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDEM-PIO.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260824T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260811T015118Z
CREATED:20260811T015118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T015118Z
UID:10001032-1787529600-1787788799@piocalendar.com
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-35/
LOCATION:Tilden\, TX\, Tilden\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDEM-PIO.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T235959
DTSTAMP:20260824T015517Z
CREATED:20260824T015503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T015517Z
UID:10001078-1787529600-1787961599@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-5/
LOCATION:Northlake\, TX\, Northlake\, TX\, 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:20260825T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T130712Z
CREATED:20260126T005410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T130712Z
UID:10000071-1787616000-1787702399@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
DESCRIPTION:This performance-level web-based course is designed for individuals in the public and private sectors who are responsible for gathering and disseminating disaster-related information and who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding about social media and its uses during crisis communication to support organizational preparedness\, response and recovery efforts.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-344-social-media-tools-techniques-8/
LOCATION:Wiscasset\, ME\, Wiscasset\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NDPTC-PER-344.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T140343Z
CREATED:20260416T135805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T140343Z
UID:10000679-1787616000-1787702399@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from FEMAÕs 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.Ê
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/awr-209-working-with-the-media-a-course-for-rural-first-responders-4/
LOCATION:Nazareth\, PA\, Nazareth\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AWR-209.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T211200Z
CREATED:20260620T211200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T211200Z
UID:10000850-1787616000-1787788799@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-57/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T235959
DTSTAMP:20260603T233543Z
CREATED:20260527T154807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T233543Z
UID:10000783-1787616000-1787875199@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-37/
LOCATION:Miamisburg\, OH\, Miamisburg\, OH\, 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:20260825T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T154859Z
CREATED:20260527T154859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T154859Z
UID:10000784-1787616000-1787875199@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-38/
LOCATION:The Plains\, OH\, The Plains\, OH\, 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:20260826T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T125355Z
CREATED:20260126T005037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T125355Z
UID:10000063-1787702400-1787788799@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
DESCRIPTION:This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills using social media tools to engage individuals and volunteer organizations for assistance during an emergency. Participants will learn about social media engagement techniques\, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication\, and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-343-social-media-engagement-strategies-8/
LOCATION:Wiscasset\, ME\, Wiscasset\, ME\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NDPTC-PER-343.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T231551Z
CREATED:20260128T152009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231551Z
UID:10000167-1787702400-1787875199@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-29/
LOCATION:Springfield\, IL\, Springfield\, IL\, 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:20260826T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T235959
DTSTAMP:20260824T005934Z
CREATED:20260824T005934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T005934Z
UID:10001048-1787702400-1787961599@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-82/
LOCATION:Bernalillo\, NM\, Bernalillo\, NM\, 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:20260902T235959
DTSTAMP:20260719T202924Z
CREATED:20260719T202924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T202924Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
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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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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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
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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
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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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