FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2027-01-04 00:00 - 2027-01-08 23:59 (America/New_York) | Grants Pass, OR, Grants Pass, OR, United States
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.

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2027-01-05 00:00 - 2027-01-06 23:59 (America/New_York) | Abilene, TX, Abilene, TX, United States
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.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2027-01-05 00:00 - 2027-01-07 23:59 (America/New_York) | Orange County (FL) Convention Center – South Concourse, 9899 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
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.

2027 Florida PIO Symposium
2027-01-05 00:00 - 2027-01-09 23:59 (America/New_York) | Orange County (FL) Convention Center – South Concourse, 9899 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
The Florida Association of Public Information Officers (FAPIO) provides training through the development and coordination of a wide range of opportunities. The PIO program offers a 3-day FEMA L0105 Public Information Officer (PIO) Basics course, 2-day Advanced PIO Skills Workshop and the one-day largest statewide PIO event known as the Florida PIO Symposium.

Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication
2027-01-06 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/speak-calm-into-chaos-introduction-to-crisis-communication-2/
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.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2027-01-11 00:00 - 2027-01-15 23:59 (America/New_York) | Granbury, TX, Granbury, TX, United States

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2027-01-13 00:00 - 2027-01-14 23:59 (America/New_York) | San Angelo, TX, San Angelo, TX, United States

NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer
2027-01-13 00:00 - 2027-01-15 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Alabama Fire College, 2501 Phoenix Drive, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405, United States
This course is based on NFPA 1030: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Prevention Program Positions, Chapter 12, Public Information Officer, 2024 Edition. This course is designed for individuals seeking the knowledge and skills to conduct media interviews, prepare news releases, and media advisories.

MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
2027-01-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Leander, TX, Leander, United States
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.
Available Case Studies:

Hurricane Harvey: Chaos on the Gulf Coast
Mayhem at Mandalay Bay
The Camp Fire: Crisis in California

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2027-01-18 00:00 - 2027-01-22 23:59 (America/New_York) | Southington, CT, Southington, CT, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2027-01-19 00:00 - 2027-01-21 23:59 (America/New_York) | South Carolina Emergency Management Division, 2779 Fish Hatchery Road, West Columbia, SC, 29172, United States

MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
2027-01-19 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, NC, United States

PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
2027-01-20 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Brooksville, FL, Brooksville, FL, United States
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.

MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
2027-01-20 00:00 - 2027-01-21 23:59 (America/New_York) | Arlington, TX, Arlington, TX, United States
The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises, discussions, and activities to optimize participant experience.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2027-01-25 00:00 - 2027-01-29 23:59 (America/New_York) | Kennewick, WA, Kennewick, WA, United States

FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
2027-01-25 00:00 - 2027-01-29 23:59 (America/New_York) | National Disaster & Emergency Management University, 16825 S. Seton Ave, Emmitsburg, MD, 21727, United States
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.
With 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.
The 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.
The 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.

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2027-01-27 00:00 - 2027-01-28 23:59 (America/New_York) | Omaha, NE, Omaha, NE, United States

South Carolina Government Communicators Annual Training & Networking Seminar
2027-02-02 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Greenville, SC, Greenville, SC, United States
Save the Date: February 2, 2027
The South Carolina South Carolina Emergency Management Association has graciously allowed us to tag along and hold our annual training and networking seminar. February 2, 2027 in Greenville, SC at the Hyatt Regency.

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2027-02-02 00:00 - 2027-02-03 23:59 (America/New_York) | Denver, CO, Denver, CO, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2027-02-03 00:00 - 2027-02-05 23:59 (America/New_York) | Ridgefield, WA, Ridgefield, WA, United States

2027 Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Symposium Training Academy
2027-02-05 00:00 - 2027-02-08 23:59 (America/New_York) | Hershey, PA, Hershey, PA, United States
The Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Symposium Training Academy hosts breakout and plenary sessions scheduled over six days designed to develop and strengthen the efforts of incident management teams. Attendees are industry leaders with a variety of backgrounds who come together to network, share best practices and lessons learned, and explore new technology and tactics.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2027-02-08 00:00 - 2027-02-12 23:59 (America/New_York) | Broomall, PA, Broomall, PA, United States

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2027-02-09 00:00 - 2027-02-10 23:59 (America/New_York) | Smyrna, DE, Smyrna, DE, United States

2027 Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Training & Education Symposium
2027-02-09 00:00 - 2027-02-11 23:59 (America/New_York) | Hershey, PA, Hershey, PA, United States
The Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Training & Education Symposium and Symposium Training Academy hosts breakout and plenary sessions scheduled over six days designed to develop and strengthen the efforts of incident management teams. Attendees are industry leaders with a variety of backgrounds who come together to network, share best practices and lessons learned, and explore new technology and tactics.

MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
2027-02-11 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Manheim, PA, Manheim, PA, United States

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2027-02-15 00:00 - 2027-02-19 23:59 (America/New_York) | Hoover, AL, Hoover, AL, United States

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2027-02-22 00:00 - 2027-02-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Jamestown, ND, Jamestown, ND, United States

FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
2027-02-22 00:00 - 2027-02-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Horry County (SC) Emergency Management Department, 1976 Industrial Park Blvd, Conway, SC, 29526, United States

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2027-02-23 00:00 - 2027-02-24 23:59 (America/New_York) | Amarillo, TX, Amarillo, TX, United States

UT PIO Essentials
2027-02-23 00:00 - 2027-02-25 23:59 (America/New_York) | Gallantin (TN) Police Department, 575 East Bledsoe Street, Gallatin, TN, 37066, United States
This course is designed to provide students with the essetial skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 24 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role, policy and procedures, media engagement, crisis communication, crisis strategy, managing local and national media stories, Classroom will include lecture, group projects, table-top exercises, final group presentation, and graduation.
