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The Public Information Officer (PIO) course is designed for public safety personnel responsible for managing, disseminating, and overseeing information on behalf of their departments or organizations. Open to potential, newly assigned, and experienced PIOs—as well as administrative executives involved in public communication—the program equips participants with the essential skills and “tools of the trade” needed […]
The Preparedness Summit is the first and longest-running national conference on public health preparedness. Since its beginning in 2007, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has taken a leadership role in convening a wide array of partners to participate in the Summit; presenting new research findings, sharing tools and resources, and […]
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.
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.
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.
3CMA is excited to partner with the Arizona Information Officers Association (AIOA) to bring you a one-day regional conference in Mesa, Arizona on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Hosted at The Post (26 N. Macdonald Street, Mesa, AZ 85201), this special event will bring together city, county, and regional communicators from across Arizona and the Southwest for […]
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).
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 […]
Misinformation moves fast and if you respond wrong, it moves faster. This session breaks down a real-world government case where a routine issue escalated into widespread public confusion. It reveals key lessons for managing misinformation in today’s fast-moving digital environment. Learn why misinformation spreads, how to decide when to respond (and when not to), and […]
On April 16, 2026, PRWeek will gather top industry executives who have been through the crisis trenches to share their collective decades of experience. This is a must-attend event for every communicator and marketer, no matter your discipline or work environment. You’ll join over 200 fellow professionals for networking, inspiration and lessons you can apply […]
📣 Register for our April Training! Thursday, April 16 at 12:00 PM Spring and summer in North Dakota can bring rapidly changing and sometimes extreme weather, from severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to flash floods and heat events. ⛈️🌪️🌧️☀️ Clear, timely communication can make all the difference. Join us NDPIO 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 with Megan Jones, Meteorologist […]
Chief Reardon will discuss first-hand experiences with response, the aftermath of sensitive incidents, and the mental health impact PIO professionals must keep in mind. With over 26 years in the fire service, including 23 years with the Duxbury Fire Department, Chief Rob Reardon currently serves as Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management for the Town […]