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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-11/
LOCATION:Lumbertson ISD Center for Performing Arts\, 100 S. LHS Drive\, Lumberton\, TX\, 77657\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-18/
LOCATION:Abilene\, TX\, Abilene\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260710T235959
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CREATED:20260128T151953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T232215Z
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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-23/
LOCATION:College Station\, TX\, College Station\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260206T182720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151353Z
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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-25/
LOCATION:Pecos\, Texas\, Pecos\, TX\, 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:20260713T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260206T185023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151422Z
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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-6/
LOCATION:Madison\, Alabama\, Madison\, AL\, 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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260515T172156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T172211Z
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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-12/
LOCATION:Angelo State University Emergency Operations Center\, 2410 Vanderventer Ave\, San Angelo\, TX\, 76909\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260531T174922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T174939Z
UID:10000798-1783987200-1784246399@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-19/
LOCATION:West Texas A&M University\, 600 WTAMU Drive\, Canyon\, TX\, 79016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260531T175139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T175200Z
UID:10000799-1783987200-1784246399@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-20/
LOCATION:Texas A&M International University\, 5201 University Blvd\, Laredo\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260128T152007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T232013Z
UID:10000162-1784073600-1784246399@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-24/
LOCATION:Largo\, FL\, Largo\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260414T205446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T205446Z
UID:10000652-1784505600-1784764799@piocalendar.com
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-3/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Conroe (TX)\, 1001 Grand Central Parkway\, Conroe\, TX\, 77304\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260206T182732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151452Z
UID:10000232-1784505600-1784937599@piocalendar.com
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-26/
LOCATION:Punta Gorda\, Florida\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260206T182744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151519Z
UID:10000233-1784505600-1784937599@piocalendar.com
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-27/
LOCATION:Monroe\, North Carolina\, Monroe\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260125T181430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T213753Z
UID:10000007-1784505600-1784937599@piocalendar.com
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-7/
LOCATION:Hager Lifelong Education Center\, 1037 West 3rd Street\, Williamsport\, PA\, 17701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NDEMU-APIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260206T185024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151544Z
UID:10000250-1784505600-1784937599@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-7/
LOCATION:Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260128T152007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T232044Z
UID:10000163-1784592000-1784764799@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-25/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260531T175359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T175418Z
UID:10000800-1784592000-1784851199@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-21/
LOCATION:Killeen Fire Station 4\, 9200 Trimmier Road\, Killeen\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260531T175547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T175608Z
UID:10000801-1784592000-1784851199@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-22/
LOCATION:Midland (TX) Emergency Operations Center\, 1703 East County Road 120\, Midland\, TX\, 79703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260206T182758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151610Z
UID:10000234-1785110400-1785542399@piocalendar.com
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-28/
LOCATION:Plymouth\, Minnesota\, Plymouth\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260125T175151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T213812Z
UID:10000002-1785110400-1785542399@piocalendar.com
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-2/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NDEMU-APIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260206T185024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151633Z
UID:10000251-1785110400-1785542399@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-8/
LOCATION:Kerrville\, TX\, Kerrville\, TX\, 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:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260128T152008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231812Z
UID:10000164-1785196800-1785369599@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-26/
LOCATION:Oak Forest\, IL\, Oak Forest\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260515T172312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T172324Z
UID:10000743-1785196800-1785455999@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-13/
LOCATION:Travis County Sheriff’s Office\, 5555 Airport Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260531T175803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T175827Z
UID:10000802-1785196800-1785455999@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-23/
LOCATION:Texas A&M University Victoria South Building\, 3007 N Ben Wilson St\, Victoria\, TX\, 77901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260206T182811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T151657Z
UID:10000235-1785715200-1786147199@piocalendar.com
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-29/
LOCATION:Glenpool\, Oklahoma\, Glenpool\, OK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260501T140404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T140404Z
UID:10000710-1785715200-1786147199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:FEMA 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-12/
LOCATION:Wake County (NC) 911 Center\, 2320 Westinghouse Boulevard\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NDEMU-APIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260515T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T172650Z
UID:10000744-1785801600-1786060799@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-14/
LOCATION:Bedford (TX) Law Enforcement Center\, 2121 L. Don Dodson Drive\, Bedford\, TX\, 76021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260515T172746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T172756Z
UID:10000745-1785801600-1786060799@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-15/
LOCATION:Pitser-Garrison Convention Center\, 601 N. Second Street\, Lufkin\, TX\, 75901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260531T180032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T180110Z
UID:10000803-1785801600-1786060799@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-24/
LOCATION:City of Del Rio (TX) Fire Station 4\, 1051 W 10th Street\, Del Rio\, TX\, 78840\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260128T152008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231920Z
UID:10000165-1785974400-1786147199@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-27/
LOCATION:San Marcos\, TX\, San Marcos\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260814T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T142430
CREATED:20260130T151027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T213832Z
UID:10000179-1786320000-1786751999@piocalendar.com
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-10/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NDEMU-APIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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