Training opportunities are available at both the state and federal level as well as with private companies.

 

Kansas Department of Emergency Management
Various training available at https://ks.train.org
If you need assistance, contact Isabel Herrera Schultes at 785-274-1412 or maria.i.herrera@us.army.mil.

June 4 & 5, 2012
Ellis County Emergency Operations Center
105 W. 12th St.

Hays, KS
Course ID: 1030949

 

September 17 & 18, 2012
Countrywide Communications Center
11880 S. Sunset Dr.
Olathe, KS
Course ID: 1030949

July 17 & 18, 2012
Cowley County College
President's Dining Center
209 S. 4th St.
Arkansas City, KS
Course ID: 1030949

 

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Emitsburg, Maryland

 

Public Information Officer Awareness Training (IS-29)
http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is29.asp

Interactive web-based course that is approximately 2.5 hours
This course is designed for new or less experienced State or local Public Information Officers (PIOs) or those who have this role as a secondary function.

 

http://training.fema.gov/EMI/
Available various times throughout the year in Emitsburg, MD

4-day course (6 with travel)
The advanced course builds on the foundations established in the Basic Public Information Officer (G290) and includes lectures, simulation exercies, and more. 

 

Advanced Public Information Officer: Health and Hospital Emergencies (MTG-902)
http://cdp.dhs.gov/schedules/program/uu.html
4-day course (6 with travel)
FEMA Noble Training Center in Anniston, AL

 

Master Public Information Officer (E389)
August 6-10, 2012 (Pilot course)
5-day course (7 with travel)
Pre and post course webinars and a project required.
See attachment below.