A Note from Paul

Good morning,

After spending last week at NDEMU with the newest graduates of the FEMA Executive Public Information Officer program, I came home reminded just how important it is to keep learning throughout our careers.

Professional development doesn’t always have to mean a weeklong course or a major conference. Sometimes it’s a webinar, a one-day class, a networking opportunity, or simply learning something new from another communicator.

That’s what I love about this week’s calendar. There are 308 upcoming opportunities, with everything from PIO and media relations training to crisis communication, social media, FEMA courses, conferences, and networking events.

Whatever your role or where you are in your career, I hope you find something that helps you learn, grow, or connect with someone new.

Have a great week!

Paul D. Raymond, Jr.
Founder, The PIO Calendar

This week’s PIO Calendar Weekly Digest features 308 upcoming PIO training and professional development opportunities, including FEMA training, crisis communication courses, social media training, media relations training, emergency management courses, conferences and webinars from across the United States and internationally.

12 new events were added this week, with Public Information Officer Training emerging as the leading topic, followed by Crisis Communication and Social Media. This week’s digest also includes 3 virtual opportunities, 23 in-person or location-based opportunities and 14 free or no-cost training options.

Trend note: Based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included this week, Public Information Officer Training appears to be the strongest topic area, followed by Crisis Communication and Social Media.

Trending Public Information Officer Training Topics

• Public Information Officer Training
• Crisis Communication
• Social Media

These themes are based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included in this week’s digest.

Featured PIO Training Opportunities in the Next 90 Days

• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer [Invite Only · Training] 🆓 — Oct 19, 2026 — City of Inglewood (CA) Emergency Operations Center (EOC), United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• L0105 Public Information Basics [Training] 🆓 — Oct 20, 2026 — Salem, NH, United States
  To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w…
• Social Media In Law Enforcement SMILECON 2026 [Conference] — Oct 21, 2026 — Hybrid • Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown, Orlando, FL, United States
  SMILECON 2026 is the 20th annual Social Media in Law Enforcement conference, bringing together public information officers (PIOs), social…
• VeriLocal Lunch & Learn PIO Demo [Webinar] 🆓 — Oct 27, 2026 — Virtual
  Join us for an interactive Lunch & Learn featuring a demonstration of VeriLocal and its potential applications for public information…
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer [Training] 🆓 — Nov 16, 2026 — Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters, Franklin, MA, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer [Date Updated · Training] 🆓 — Nov 30, 2026 — Palm Beach, FL, United States
  This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management …
• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer [Training] 🆓 — Dec 14, 2026 — Lansing, MI, United States
  The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…

Newly Added PIO Training & Communications Events

• 2026 Missouri Association of Government Communicators Conference [Conference] — Nov 5, 2026 — Courtyard by Marriott Columbia (MO), United States
• T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer [Training] 🆓 — Nov 10, 2026 — Harlingen, TX, United States
• O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team [Training] 🆓 — Dec 7, 2026 — Camp Ripley Training Center, Little Falls, MN, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training] — Feb 1, 2027 — Andrews, TX, United States
• PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques [Training] 🆓 — Apr 2, 2027 — Howell, MI, United States
• PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies [Training] 🆓 — Apr 13, 2027 — Atlantic City, NJ, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training] — Oct 18, 2027 — New Orleans, LA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training] — Jan 24, 2028 — Columbus, GA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) [Training] — Feb 14, 2028 — Bay Minette, AL, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) [Training] — Jun 5, 2028 — Columbus, GA, United States
• FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) [Training] — Jun 26, 2028 — Bay Minette, AL, United States

Upcoming PIO Training in the Next 14 Days

• MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident [Training] — Sep 22, 2026 — Greenville, SC, United States
• Enhancing Your Media and Social Media Presence [Training] — Sep 22, 2026 — Lenexa Justice Center (Lenexa, KS), United States
• AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders [Training] 🆓 — Sep 22, 2026 — Stevens Point, WI, United States
• G 272 Warning Coordination [Training] 🆓 — Sep 22, 2026 — North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, Iowa, United States
• Rad Response in Action Case Studies: Industrial Accidents & Domestic Terrorism [Training] 🆓 — Sep 22, 2026 — Virtual
• Public Relations and Media Relations for First Responders [Training] — Sep 22, 2026 — Virtual
• IABC Great Plains and NDPIO: Building Stronger Connections [Networking] 🆓 — Sep 22, 2026 — Lucky’s 13 Pub (Bismarck, ND), United States
• Accelerate: An Interactive Crisis Communications Conference [Conference] — Sep 23, 2026 — UVA Sycamore Hill, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

Most Viewed Training Opportunities

These upcoming opportunities drew the most reader interest over the last 30 days.

• FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (135 views)
• E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer (67 views)
• Social Media In Law Enforcement SMILECON 2026 (44 views)
• ICA Annual Conference 2027 (37 views)
• O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (32 views)

Platform Snapshot

The PIO Calendar continues to grow as a resource for public information officers, communicators, emergency managers, public affairs professionals, and public safety leaders. This week the platform includes:

• 308 upcoming PIO training, communications, and professional development events.
• 12 new events added in the last 7 days.
• 1,319 site visits in the last 7 days.
• 32,669 total site visits.

Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

Recently Updated Event Schedules

These published Events have confirmed date or time changes.

• Event Rescheduled: E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
  Previously: Sep 6, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026
  Now: Nov 29, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026

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Note: Portions of this digest, including summary insights and trend observations, are automatically generated based on event metadata, platform analytics, and rule-based analysis. All content is reviewed before publication.