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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/
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CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T000000
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SUMMARY:UT Master PIO
DESCRIPTION:Step into a higher level of leadership and communication by joining the Master Public Information Officer Cohort. This program is designed for experienced professionals ready to move beyond delivering information to shaping strategy\, building trust\, and leading with confidence when it matters most. Through a dynamic\, multi-disciplinary learning environment\, you’ll strengthen your ability to navigate complex messaging\, manage crises\, and influence outcomes across agencies and communities. Participants also engage in professional leadership development through targeted assessments\, including an emotional intelligence evaluation\, helping you better understand your leadership style\, strengthen self-awareness\, and enhance how you lead and communicate under pressure. If you’re ready to elevate your impact and become a trusted voice in public service\, the Master PIO Cohort is your next step.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/ut-master-pio-3/
LOCATION:University of Tennessee LEIC\, 193 Polk Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center":MAILTO:jeff.hundley@tennessee.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T235959
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SUMMARY:O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on the importance of developing and operating as a functional U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). \nThis course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). \nThis course will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members by: \n\nDemonstrating the goals of NIMS and NRF.\nEmphasizing the nature and purpose of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT so that others in the community and emergency services are more willing and able to assist within various components of their local USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nDemonstrating the critical role that leadership and teamwork skills play in the success of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nProviding a basic framework for building and maintaining critical interpersonal communications and working together as a team member of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nOffering practical experience of on-scene operations through extensive exercises and simulations\, as well as through post-course refresher training\, by providing students with the opportunity to perform as members of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT during a mock incident management situation.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/o-0305-type-3-all-hazards-incident-management-team-9/
LOCATION:Henderson (NV) Office of Emergency Management\, 240 S. Water Street\, Henderson\, NV\, 89015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-advanced-public-information-officer-9/
LOCATION:Dona Ana County (NM) Emergency Operations Center\, 4201 Tortugas Trail\, Las Cruces\, NM\, 88007\, 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:20260922T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T235959
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Your Media and Social Media Presence
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Public Safety Leadership is hosting a three-day workshop focused on media relations and social media. \n\n\nFacilitators include Sarah Boyd with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office\, Captain Jake Becchina with the Kansas City\, Missouri Police Department\, and Eric Blevins\, Senior Assistant City Attorney for Overland Park. \n\n\nTopics will include media relations\, release of information and liability\, news conferences and briefings\, Kansas and Missouri Sunshine Laws\, officer-involved shootings\, line-of-duty deaths\, social media policy and strategy\, misinformation\, community engagement\, First Amendment auditors\, and more. \n\n\nThe workshop will also include a case study of the shooting at the Chiefs victory rally and a role-play tabletop exercise. \n\n\nThis would be an excellent training and networking opportunity for anyone serving in a media-facing role\, whether commissioned or civilian.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/enhancing-your-media-and-social-media-presence/
LOCATION:Lenexa Justice Center (Lenexa\, KS)\, 17371 Prairie Star Pkwy\, Lenexa\, KS\, 66219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T235959
DTSTAMP:20260526T121739Z
CREATED:20260526T121739Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerate: An Interactive Crisis Communications Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nThe Challenge\nWhen a crisis hits\, leaders don’t have time to think. News breaks in minutes and narratives form instantly. Leaders must decide and communicate simultaneously\, under intense pressure. \n‍The Experience\nAccelerate is a multi-day evolving crisis scenario. You won’t just study a crisis; you will operate inside one. Instructional sessions will teach you messaging best practices\, and the unfolding crisis scenario will allow you to put your new skills to work. \nThe Network\nYou won’t just attend\, you’ll be surrounded by fellow leaders from a variety of professions. The conversations don’t stop when the session ends. \nAll meals are included and structured to extend learning through facilitated conversations with faculty\, guest speakers\, and peers. \nStructured meals\, small-group settings\, and shared pressure inside the scenario create connections that tend to last well beyond the conference. \nWhy Accelerate Is Different \nA multi-day evolving crisis scenario\nImmediate application of every lesson\nPractical decision-making under pressure\nDirect feedback from experienced facilitators and former reporters\nA controlled environment where mistakes become lessons instead of headlines \nWho Should Attend\nAccelerate is for leaders in public safety\, higher education\, government\, or any organization which could face high-profile public relations crises. \nWhat Participants Practice\nYou will practice real-time internal and external messaging\, managing misinformation\, media relations\, and participate in a mock news conference with live feedback. \nThe Outcome\nParticipants leave with: \nSharper judgment under pressure\nStronger leadership instincts\nGreater confidence in how they communicate during crises\nA readiness to lead when moments define careers\, organizations\, and public trust
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/accelerate-an-interactive-crisis-communications-conference/
LOCATION:UVA Sycamore Hill\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Parker Communications":MAILTO:info@julieparkerco.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T000000
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SUMMARY:PRSA Boston Northeast District Conference
DESCRIPTION:Calling all PR and Comms professionals\,\nOur world is changing fast\, and you need to keep up. The 2026 PRSA Northeast District Conference (PRxNE26) at Bentley University in greater Boston on Thursday\, September 24 is the perfect place to be!\n___________________________________________________________ \nConference:\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. \nPre-conference Networking Event:\nBoston “Tea” Party | Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. \n_____________________________________________________________ \nWhy attend?\nIn a landscape reshaped by AI\, algorithm shifts\, stakeholder activism\, and fast-moving policy changes\, this conference gives PR and comm professionals and educators the tools\, case studies\, and connections to lead with confidence. \nWhen you join us at the PRSA Northeast District Conferece\, you will: \n\nLearn about the latest trends affecting our PR and Comms industry.\nLearn about the advantages and pitfalls of tech advances and how to utilize them.\nRefine your skills to master whatever challenges that come your way and elevate your career.\nLearn how to effectively manage crises\, including cyber crises\, and keep your reputation intact.\nDevelop essential skills in ethics to build trust and loyalty with your publics.\nLearn about pitches that work and other media relations tips.\nLearn how to navigate our changing political climate while staying true to your mission.\nNetwork with other PR and Comms professionals from Buffalo to Bangor.\n\n________________ \nWhat to expect? \n\n\nKeynotes from frontline strategists driving change in technology\, social platforms & relationships\, and the policy environment. \n\n\nBreakout sessions that translate trends into playbooks you can implement in campaigns and counsel—right away. \n\n\nActionable takeaways on AI & analytics\, content and community\, trust\, risk\, reputation\, and measurement that matters. \n\nHigh-impact networking with peers from Buffalo to Bangor to build relationships\, swap ideas\, and spark collaborations.\n\n___________________ \nWho should be there? \nAgency and in-house pros\, nonprofit and public-sector communicators\, higher-ed leaders and faculty\, sole practitioners and PR/Comms professionals\, as well as PRSSA students and advisers. \n____________ \nBottom line\nOne day conference. Big insights. Networking. Real skills.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/prsa-boston-northeast-district-conference/
LOCATION:Bentley University Conference Center\, 175 Forest Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T000000
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SUMMARY:2026 KAPIO Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connect. Learn. Elevate Your Impact. \nThe KAPIO Annual Conference is where Kansas’ public communicators come together to sharpen skills\, share strategies\, and recharge. It’s a low-cost\, high-value professional development opportunity that delivers practical tools you can put to work immediately. \nThe work of public communicators matters—across city and county government\, law enforcement\, fire and emergency services\, public health\, hospitals\, schools and universities\, and other public-facing agencies. This conference is built to help you thrive in that role. From navigating high-pressure situations to managing complex projects or sparking more engagement\, KAPIO is your place to learn\, recharge\, and connect with others who understand the challenges (and rewards) of the work you do. \n2026 Keynote\nCommunication Gaps Are Trust Gaps: What Happens When Messaging Fails Inside the Organization \nSpeaker: Paul D. Raymond\, Jr.\, PDR Strategies
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-kapio-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Topeka at City Center\, 1717 SW Topeka Boulevard\, Topeka\, KS\, 66612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T235959
DTSTAMP:20260711T151648Z
CREATED:20260711T151158Z
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SUMMARY:Boston AI Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:A movement\, not a conference. \nBoston AI Week grew out of the belief that Massachusetts should not experience AI as isolated conferences\, closed-door meetings\, and scattered meetups. It should come together — across startups\, enterprises\, universities\, government\, investors\, artists\, students\, and practitioners — as one connected ecosystem.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/boston-ai-week-2026/
LOCATION:Boston\, MA\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston AI Week":MAILTO:info@aiweek.boston
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000
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CREATED:20260730T175013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T175013Z
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SUMMARY:Rad Response in Action Case Studies: Nuclear Explosion\, Nuclear Poison\, & Nuclear Medicine
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 examines three radiation case studies involving different exposure pathways and response challenges: the SL-1 reactor prompt criticality accident\, the Alexander Litvinenko polonium-210 poisoning\, and a high-dose-rate brachytherapy overdose incident. Participants will explore how radiation hazards are identified\, how exposure and dose are reconstructed\, how responders and public health partners manage uncertainty\, and how technical facts can be translated into clear communication. The course highlights lessons for emergency response\, health physics\, medical follow-up\, regulatory actions\, and public messaging.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/rad-response-in-action-case-studies-nuclear-explosion-nuclear-poison-nuclear-medicine/
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CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T235959
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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-40/
LOCATION:Bloomfield\, IN\, Bloomfield\, IN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T235959
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CREATED:20260724T123537Z
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SUMMARY:LEMIT Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION: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 to handle both routine operations and community crises effectively. Through interactive\, hands-on exercises\, participants learn to write media releases\, conduct interviews and on-camera briefings\, and engage with social media and other communication platforms. The course emphasizes situational awareness\, public relations strategies\, and evaluation of public information campaigns\, preparing attendees to serve as confident\, credible\, and effective voices for their agencies in any circumstance. (****Course mandated to meet requirements of SB33; the Uvalde Strong Act.)
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/lemit-public-information-officer-4/
LOCATION:Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office (TX) Training Academy\, 1500 Circle Dr. #200\, Ft. Worth\, TX\, 76119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T152142Z
CREATED:20260206T182905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152142Z
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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-33/
LOCATION:Wayne\, New Jersey\, Wayne\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T235959
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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-13/
LOCATION:Lexington\, Kentucky\, Lexington\, KY\, 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:20260928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T235959
DTSTAMP:20260826T211235Z
CREATED:20260826T211235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T211235Z
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SUMMARY:Public Information Officer (PIO) Bootcamp for Public Safety Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Who should Attend:\nPublic Safety Leaders who may have to interact with the media.\nCourse Goals:\nThis course is designed to equip public safety leaders with the essential skills and strategies to excel as a Public Information Officer (PIO) in both routine and crisis environments. Participants will learn how to effectively manage media relations\, control the narrative\, and ensure the timely dissemination of accurate and transparent information to the public and news media..
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/public-information-officer-pio-bootcamp-for-public-safety-leaders/
LOCATION:Cape Fear Community College (Castle Hayne\, NC)\, 4500 Blue Clay Rd\, Castle Hayne\, NC\, 28429\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Fear Community College":MAILTO:tlfuss560@cfcc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T235959
DTSTAMP:20260905T025041Z
CREATED:20260903T230826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T025041Z
UID:10001108-1790553600-1790985599@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on the importance of developing and operating as a functional U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). \nThis course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). \nThis course will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members by: \n\nDemonstrating the goals of NIMS and NRF.\nEmphasizing the nature and purpose of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT so that others in the community and emergency services are more willing and able to assist within various components of their local USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nDemonstrating the critical role that leadership and teamwork skills play in the success of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nProviding a basic framework for building and maintaining critical interpersonal communications and working together as a team member of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nOffering practical experience of on-scene operations through extensive exercises and simulations\, as well as through post-course refresher training\, by providing students with the opportunity to perform as members of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT during a mock incident management situation.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/o-0305-type-3-all-hazards-incident-management-team/
LOCATION:Iowa Joint Forces Headquarters State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC)\, 6100 NW 78th Ave\, Johnston\, IA\, 50131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FEMA-O-0305.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T093000
DTSTAMP:20260905T152129Z
CREATED:20260905T152129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T152129Z
UID:10001115-1790584200-1790587800@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Yankee PRSA: Networking Coffee at Easterseals NH
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Networking Coffee Event at Easterseals NH\nEasterseals NH invites you to join Yankee Chapter PRSA members and friends at a casual networking coffee at their Manchester\, New Hampshire\, office on Monday\, September 28. \nMeet and greet\, get caffeinated and enjoy a tour of the Easterseals NH Early Childhood Center of Excellence! \nThere is no charge for this event\, but please register by Monday\, Sept. 21 for planning purposes. \nHost: Hazel Kochocki\, MBA; Sr. Dir. of Marketing & Communications for Easterseals NH & VT. 603-670-6273 hkochocki@eastersealsnh.org
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/yankee-prsa-networking-coffee-at-easterseals-nh/
LOCATION:Easterseals NH – Headquarters\, Manchester\, 555 Auburn St\, Manchester\, NH 03103\, Manchester\, NH\, 03103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/yankee-coffee-cup.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Yankee Chapter PRSA":MAILTO:info@yankeeprsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T211338Z
CREATED:20260620T211338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T211338Z
UID:10000851-1790640000-1790812799@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-58/
LOCATION:Hallsville\, TX\, Hallsville\, TX\, 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:20260929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260312T235118Z
CREATED:20260126T170229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235118Z
UID:10000083-1790640000-1790899199@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-60/
LOCATION:Fairfax\, VA\, Fairfax\, VA\, 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:20260929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T155256Z
CREATED:20260527T155256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T155256Z
UID:10000787-1790640000-1790899199@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-41/
LOCATION:Gunnison\, CO\, Gunnison\, CO\, 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:20260929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T155923Z
CREATED:20260527T155923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T155923Z
UID:10000789-1790640000-1790899199@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-43/
LOCATION:Dimondale\, MI\, Dimondale\, MI\, 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:20260929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260824T010811Z
CREATED:20260824T010811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T010811Z
UID:10001053-1790640000-1790899199@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-86/
LOCATION:Lancaster\, WI\, Lancaster\, WI\, 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:20260929T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260828T132242Z
CREATED:20260828T132242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T132242Z
UID:10001086-1790640000-1790899199@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-96/
LOCATION:City of San Diego Environmental Services Building\, 9601 Ridgehaven Court\, San Diego\, 92123\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260929T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T212043Z
CREATED:20260620T212043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T212043Z
UID:10000855-1790686800-1790701200@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-16/
LOCATION:Hopewell\, VA\, Hopewell\, VA\, 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:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T000731Z
CREATED:20260713T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T000731Z
UID:10000952-1790755200-1790769600@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-3/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/speak-calm-into-chaos-introduction-to-crisis-communication-3/
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CCOM-01-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T002038Z
CREATED:20260612T002038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T002038Z
UID:10000846-1790769600-1790784000@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Communicating During a Critical Incident for Police and Fire Departments
DESCRIPTION:For public information officers\, the ability to communicate clearly\, quickly and with credibility during a critical incident is essential. Whether facing an active shooter\, a large fire\, severe weather or another high-impact event\, your agency’s response will be measured not only by operational success but also by how well you inform the media and your community. As the public information officer and media relations professional with more than 20 years of experience\, Adam has a track record of successfully managing crises and issues that garnered national media attention. \nCompleting this course will teach you: \nHow to craft clear\, effective messaging during fast-moving events \nBest practices for handling media inquiries\, interviews and news conferences \nStrategies to build and maintain public trust during a crisis \nThe role of social media and digital platforms in incident communications \nCoordinating messaging across agencies in a joint information setting \nThis course is designed for Law enforcement and fire public information officers\, or other personnel responsible for sharing information with the media and community during critical incidents.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/communicating-during-a-critical-incident-for-police-and-fire-departments/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/communicating-during-a-critical-incident-for-police-and-fire-departments/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="JGPR Academy":MAILTO:info@jgpracademy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260807T232600Z
CREATED:20260807T232210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T232600Z
UID:10001014-1790769600-1790787600@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:NAGC Virtual Fall Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Government communicators are expected to do more with less: smaller budgets\, leaner teams\, and audiences that are harder to reach. This half-day virtual workshop is designed to help you reach further\, spend smarter and communicate better. \nYour ticket to the workshop unlocks what you need to know to create impactful podcasts\, produce award-winning videos and unveil social media strategies that work. Whether you’re a solo PIO\, part of a small agency team\, or leading communications for a large government organization\, the NAGC Fall Workshop is built for practitioners who need real\, actionable strategies they can apply the moment the workshop ends to meet their audience where they are. \nAgenda includes panels and presentations on podcasting\, video\, public information campaigns on a budget\, and social media strategies. Click the event link for a full agenda!
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/nagc-virtual-fall-workshop/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NAGC-Fall-Workshop-Linked-In-6a8fff6f4c22f522b059009a8e0b8324.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260422T164346Z
CREATED:20260422T164346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T164346Z
UID:10000695-1790812800-1790899199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Save the Date: STAR Awards and Compact Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The CAPIO | SCAN STAR Awards recognize excellence in government video programming in 56 categories. Winners will be announced at the STAR Awards Luncheon + Compact Symposium aboard the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach on October 1\, 2026 \nCompact Symposium Tentative Schedule: \n9 – 11:30 a.m. – Education / Training \n11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – STAR Awards Lunch \n1:30 – 3 p.m. – Education / Training
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/save-the-date-star-awards-and-compact-symposium/
LOCATION:The Queen Mary (Long Beach\, CA)\, 1126 Queens Highway\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="California Association of Public Information Officials":MAILTO:info@capio.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260711T151617Z
CREATED:20260711T151548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T151617Z
UID:10000951-1790845200-1790874000@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Boston AI Week 2026 Summit
DESCRIPTION:One day. One room. The people building Massachusetts’ AI economy — and the evidence to prove it. \nThe Boston AI Summit is the flagship conference of Boston AI Week: a single-track\, one-room gathering of the executives\, founders\, investors\, researchers\, and public-sector leaders shaping AI in Massachusetts. The day opens with the official release of The State of AI in Massachusetts 2026 — what thousands of people across the Commonwealth told us about how AI is actually being adopted — and builds from there: evidence\, then discussion\, then more evidence\, until the closing conversation sends the week off.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/boston-ai-week-2026-summit/
LOCATION:Foundation Medicine\, Boston\, 400 Summer Street\, Boston\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/the-boston-ai-summit-logo-hero-800.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston AI Week":MAILTO:info@aiweek.boston
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260906T213015Z
CREATED:20260906T213015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T213015Z
UID:10001126-1790931600-1790946000@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:NC3C 2026 Fall Regional Conference | Western
DESCRIPTION:These half-day events bring government communicators together for professional development\, networking and collaboration.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/nc3c-2026-fall-regional-conference-western/
LOCATION:Huntersville (NC) Town Hall\, 14704 N. Old Stateville Rd.\, Huntersville\, NC\, 28078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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