L105: Public Information Basics Course

This course is designed 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 proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/emergency response.

Course Length: 24 hours

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Prerequisite: FEMA IS-29.A: Public Information Officer Awareness Course

Target Audience/Discipline: Target Audience: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from State, local, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management.

Scheduled Classes:

Date	Location
Apr 28-30, 2026	Franklin County EOC**
May 12-14, 2026	Will County EMA Cherry Hill Rd Training Facility**
Aug 4-6, 2026	McHenry County Regional Training Center**
** No lodging available

Please note: Applications for courses will be accepted up to 1 day prior to the course date.

If you want to learn more about the Training Program or are interested in attending a specific course, please contact your IEMA Regional Coordinator or Nancy Buck. Registration should be made in advance to attend any IEMA sponsored class. Walk-in registrations are only accepted if room space and course materials are available. To register for IEMA classes, please see the IEMA Online Registration and Tracking Program Page.