This three-day 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 the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response.
Continuing Education Credit Available:
- MA Fire Chief Credentialling Category 7: 8hrs, Approval #CR210
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| Date(s) |
Tue. Dec 09, 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Wed. Dec 10, 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Thu. Dec 11, 2025 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
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| Location |
Essex County Sheriff Training Center Rooms 1 and 2
199 Rosewood Drive, Danvers MA 01923
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| Handicap Accessibility |
No
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| WiFi Access |
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| Offered By |
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency |
| Primary Instructor |
Barnes, Robert C. |
| Additional Instructors |
Heiden, David A. (IP)
Hugabone, Bruce M. (IP)
Porter, Sara (IP)
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| Course Length |
3 Days |
| Course Hours |
24.00 |
| CEUs |
8.00
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| Award Credentials |
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| Prerequisites |
Public Information Officer Awareness (IS-29)
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| Equivalent Prerequisites |
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| Target Audience |
Individuals who have public information responsibilities as their main job or as an auxiliary function at the Federal, State, or local levels of government. Selection for entry into this course will be based upon job title and responsibilities. |
| Eligibility |
Due to high demand for this course and to ensure adequate and appropriate participation, we can only accept one individual per community. More than one per community will remain on a waitlist and if a seat becomes available, we will best determine selection into the course. Seating priority will be given to individuals from state and municipality level who serve in the PIO function. Please demonstrate your need for the course when you apply. Justifications will be carefully reviewed for selection. |
| Other |
If you have difficulty understanding English, you may, free of charge, request language assistance services by sending an email to Brenda Synan, Human Resources Director and ADA Coordinator at Brenda.Synan@mass.gov or call 508-820-2060.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are also available upon request, including accommodations for special dietary needs when food is provided. To request an accommodation, please include a description of the accommodation you will need, including as much detail as you can provide. Please also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please provide at least two weeks (14 days) advanced notice for language assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation. Last minute requests will be accepted but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to Brenda Synan, Human Resources Director and ADA Coordinator at Brenda.Synan@mass.gov or call 508-820-2060.
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| Contact |
POC: jeff.tedesco@mass.gov |
