Public Relations and Media Relations for First Responders
2026-07-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/public-relations-and-media-relations-for-first-responders-2/
Communicating with the residents and community members you serve is a critical component in building trust, relationships, and legitimacy in the eyes of those you are sworn to protect. Additionally, building a rapport and managing your relationship with the media that covers your department can lead to consistent news coverage and create an ally when you need to get information out in a timely manner.
Completing this course will teach you:
A basic understanding of Public Relations and Media Relations
Understanding the need to act and communicate quickly during a crisis
Understanding how effective communication builds public trust and legitimacy for your Department
The importance of Media Relations skills and overall Communication
This course is intended for Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Command Staff, Public Information Officers (PIOs), and all First Responders looking to advance their knowledge in these areas.

PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
2026-07-23 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Statesville, NC, Statesville, NC, 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.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-07-23 00:00 - 2026-07-25 23:59 (America/New_York) | Lake Buena Vista, FL, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 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.

PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
2026-07-24 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Statesville, NC, Statesville, NC, United States
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).
The course will supplement and build upon NDPTC’s existing FEMA-certified performance-level course entitled “Social Media Platforms in Disaster Management” (PER-304-W) by providing social media strategies for engaging the public during disaster events.

Mastering the Media Release
2026-07-24 13:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney)
Create compelling media content that stands out from the pack.
Principal editor and trainer, Julie Shannon, will teach you to draft clear professional media releases that get the pickup they deserve. This course uses real examples from the government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors.
This in-depth session with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback on your work.

Who should attend: This course is great for early-career PR and Communication professionals, as well as individuals seeking to refresh their skills. You’re invited to share examples from your organisation to discuss during the session.

Learning Outcomes

write engaging headlines, straplines and leads
develop interesting story angles on a range of topics
shape the body of the media release
prepare appropriate quotes for your key spokespeople
manage political and strategic messaging in the copy
negotiate with subject matter experts for stronger content outcomes

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-07-27 00:00 - 2026-07-29 23:59 (America/New_York) | Denver, CO, Denver, CO, United States

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-07-27 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 (America/New_York) | Plymouth, Minnesota, Plymouth, MN, 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.

FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
2026-07-27 00:00 - 2026-07-31 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.

FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
2026-07-27 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 (America/New_York) | Kerrville, TX, Kerrville, TX, United States
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.

PRSK: Power of Data: Mastering Social Media Analytics for Strategic Decision Making
2026-07-27 00:00 - 2026-07-31 23:59 (Africa/Abidjan) | Nakuru, Kenya, Nakuru, Kenya
Power of Data: Mastering Social Media Analytics for Strategic Decision Making full brochure
27–31 July 2026 · 50 CPD Points · Mid / Advanced Career. Limited seats per cohort — register directly with PRSK.

Digital Marketing Concepts – Explore the role of social media analytics within the broader context of digital marketing.
Algorithms and Content Performance – Understand how algorithms influence the visibility and performance of content.
Social Media Listening and Monitoring – Learn techniques for effective listening and monitoring across platforms.
Social Media Analytics – Dive into the metrics that matter for measuring success.
Al in Social Media Analytics – Discover how Al tools are transforming data analysis and insights.
Social Media Audit and Paid Social Analytics – Conduct audits to evaluate performance and understand paid social strategies.
Reporting and Social Media KPIs – Identify key performance indicators that drive success.
Fake Media & Content Verification – Learn to identify and verify fake media and content.

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-29 23:59 (America/New_York) | Oak Forest, IL, Oak Forest, IL, 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
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/New_York) | Belmont, NY, Belmont, NY, United States

UT PIO Essentials
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/New_York) | Jackson, TN, Jackson, TN, 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.

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Travis County Sheriff’s Office, 5555 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX, 78751, United States
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.

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Texas A&M University Victoria South Building, 3007 N Ben Wilson St, Victoria, TX, 77901, United States

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Paris, TX, Paris, TX, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/New_York) | Durango, CO, Durango, CO, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/New_York) | Marquette, MI, Marquette, MI, United States

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Austin, TX, Austin, TX, United States

Sorting Out the Alphas, Betas, and Gammas of Radiation Communication
2026-07-28 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
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.
This live, instructor-led session will address how to translate complex radiation science into clear, accessible messages for various audiences.

Radiation Readiness: Summer Days Safe Ways Series
2026-07-28 12:00 - 2026-09-29 14:00 (America/New_York)
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 for sessions requires free account creation on the NIPC Events Learning Management System.

PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
2026-07-29 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/per-344-social-media-tools-techniques-6/

MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
2026-07-29 00:00 - 2026-07-30 23:59 (America/New_York) | Indianapolis, IN, Indianapolis, IN, 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.

Out of Harm's Way: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Community of Practice
2026-07-29 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/out-of-harms-way-evacuation-and-shelter-in-place-community-of-practice/
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to invite you to the Out of Harm’s Way: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Community of Practice scheduled for July 29, 2026 from 2:30 PM ET to 4:00PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00PM PT / 1:30-3:00 PM CT).
The webinar is open to individuals with a role in planning, implementing, or issuing evacuation or shelter-in-place protective action guidance.
Agenda:
• Welcome and Introduction
FEMA Resilience, National Integration Center
• Practitioner Exchange: Riverine Flooding and Levee Failures in King County, Washington
Nicole Johnson is the Senior Manager of Risk Reduction and Operations for the King County Office of Emergency Management in Washington State. Nicole’s talk will focus on the County’s coordinated Emergency Operations Center response to the December 2025 flooding and levee breach incidents where over 1,000 people received evacuation notices. During this period, King County experienced historic flooding on multiple rivers simultaneously.
• Discuss upcoming COPs and TAs
Learn about TA opportunities and future planned COPs.

Building a Brand that Resonates (Internally & Externally!)
2026-07-30 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Horace Mann Companies, 1 Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, IL, 62715, United States
Effective branding extends far beyond logos and taglines; it lives in the everyday experiences of employees, clients and communities alike. When an organization’s internal culture and external identity are truly aligned, the result is a brand that is not only recognized but trusted and remembered.
Join Bridget Ingebrigtsen and Ellie Kasparie of O’Shea Builders for an engaging exploration of how one of central Illinois’ premier commercial construction firms has built a brand that resonates on both fronts. Under the guiding philosophy of “bringing joy to the journey,” O’Shea Builders has cultivated an identity that is as meaningful to the people who work there as it is to the clients and communities they serve. Learn about the strategies, challenges and insights behind O’Shea’s brand development along with ideas for how to strengthen your own organizations’ internal alignment and external presence. This presentation is ideal for communications, marketing and business professionals seeking a fresh perspective on the intersection of culture, identity and brand.
Bridget Ingebrigtsen is Brand Director of O’Shea Builders, where she has worked for 13 years. With a degree in journalism, Bridget began her career in the newspaper and publishing industry before finding her passion in marketing and branding. In her role at O’Shea, she helps shape and manage the company’s brand by integrating its mission and values into every touchpoint while helping preserve the family feel and culture that have defined O’Shea Builders for more than 125 years.
As Marketing Manager of O’Shea Builders, Ellie Kasparie helps build awareness of the O’Shea brand through social media, storytelling, and community engagement. Ellie enjoys finding creative ways to highlight the people, projects, and culture that make O’Shea Builders unique. In her role, she helps manage the company’s branding and communications, creating content that gives clients, employees, and the community a behind-the-scenes look at the work being done across the organization.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-08-03 00:00 - 2026-08-07 23:59 (America/New_York) | Glenpool, Oklahoma, Glenpool, OK, United States

FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
2026-08-03 00:00 - 2026-08-07 23:59 (America/New_York) | Wake County (NC) 911 Center, 2320 Westinghouse Boulevard, Raleigh, NC, 27604, United States

Advanced Crisis Communication Training, Summer Intensive
2026-08-04 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/advanced-crisis-communication-training-summer-intensive/
Nine hours of advanced crisis communication and leadership training — live, virtual, and built for today’s reality.
The world is shifting fast.
AI is reshaping how crises start, spread, and escalate. Trust between organizations and their audiences has fundamentally changed. And the pressure on communicators and leaders to get it right in real time has never been higher.
This August, Melissa Agnes is running a Summer Intensive: three live sessions, three hours each, over two weeks. The most current, advanced thinking on crisis communication and crisis leadership available today.
This program will teach you the mindset, skills, and capabilities that will enable you to own your narrative and deepen trust, connection, and brand equity when it matters most… and when it’s most challenging to do so.
Enroll now and gain instant access to world-class strategies and tactics.
Session 1 — August 4 | Leadership Resonance & Communicator Power
Session 2 — August 6 | The Crisis Ready Formula, Evolved
Session 3 — August 11 | AI & the New Crisis Landscape

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-08-04 00:00 - 2026-08-06 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Bedford (TX) Law Enforcement Center, 2121 L. Don Dodson Drive, Bedford, TX, 76021, United States

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-08-04 00:00 - 2026-08-06 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Pitser-Garrison Convention Center, 601 N. Second Street, Lufkin, TX, 75901, United States
