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Currently in @SCCgov California as part of instructor cadre delivering a @FEMA_NDEMU L0930 #IEMC in preparation for the @FIFAWorldCup - enjoyed meeting dynamic communication team Charles and Gabi - always good to work with FEMA Program Manager James Greenshields and Melissa Jabat - @fema @FEMARegion9 @SCCOEM @sccfiredept

Didn’t realize how much PIO training is out there right now. 223 events 44 states + DC international & virtual Trying to make it easier to find: piocalendar.com/weekly-pio-cal…

Just completed a @FEMA_NDEMU L0930 Public Information Basics Course for staff of @Enbridge in Calgary AB Canada. Great group of students from Canada and the USA. Instructed with @HolgersonJohn and @PIOMikeJ - @cityofcalgary Is beautiful and I look forward to returning.

Congratulations to all those who completed this week’s PIO training in Calgary. Great to work with Mark Brady & Mike Jackles (2 of the best in the business) and all the students. #FEMA #PIO #canada #training #travel

Keeping the public informed starts with keeping our media partners safe while they report on active incidents. Recently, CAL FIRE hosted an incident safety training for Sacramento-area media. The training focused on how to report safely around active wildfires, recognize fireground hazards, and understand how incidents are managed. This coordination allows CAL FIRE and the media to work hand in hand, helping media crews document emergencies safely and deliver timely, accurate information to you when it matters most. #Media #Training #Safety #Wildfires #Incidents

Fire Service Leaders from around the United States are in Washington, DC in conjunction with Annual ‘Day on Capitol Hill’ & National Fire & Emergency Services Symposium - many from @MWCOG National Capital Region & @MontgomeryCoMD @mcfrs joining @MCFRSFireChief Corey Smedley

I’ll be speaking at @TheIACP PIO Conference in #TempeAZ on how AI is changing the PIO role. This isn’t theoretical anymore. It’s already happening. The real question is not whether to use AI, but how to use it without losing judgment, accuracy, and trust.

We are monitoring federal guidance regarding the status of National Fire Academy, @FEMA_NDEMU and #NETC programs. Participants enrolled in upcoming sessions should check directly with the #NFA for official updates. @usfire @fema @FEMAregion3 @FCDFRS @IAFC

To all the public safety PIO’s experiencing adverse and dangerous weather Sunday and Monday - it’s your “time to shine” by getting the right information to the right people at the right time so the people can make the right & informed decisions. @nioa @NAGC @3CMA @SCEMD @DC_HSEMA @MDMEMA @AnnapolisOEM @AACO_OEM #PIO #PIOLife @PIOPete @CharlotteFD @iaem @PDR_Strategies @PGVolFRA @PGFDNews @PIOBryanBeaty @DXFD_PIO @ffxfirerescue @capitalweather @weatherchannel

#YLD is proud to announce the selection of Firefighter Pablo Ayala of the @FDNY as a recipient of the 2025 Chief James G. Yvorra Scholarship for Fire and Emergency Services Responders. @FDNYFoundation #Ladder42 #Bronx @FirehouseNews @FireRescue1 @joinFDNY yld.org/yvorra-leaders…

Honored to have received my 50 year membership pin during the 102nd anniversary celebration of the @BranchvilleFire - great to see many lifelong friends.

@ThePIOAcademy @MFRI_UMD @CityofAnnapolis @PIOPete @STATter911 This week @MFRI_UMD - From PIO best practices to homeland security and crime-trend updates to law for fire service leaders, the National Fire Service Staff & Command course continues to educate in Annapolis.

As #WomensDay2026 is observed across the country, #YLD is highlighting three extraordinary women who represent the next generation of leadership in fire and emergency services. This year, Kendria Donaldson, Jess Ziems and Victorian Simmons were recognized yld.org/three-women-re…

3 PIO’s received schlorships from the @YLDFoundation YLD seeks emerging leaders in fire, EMS, hazmat and EM. All 3 PIO’s completed the @FEMA_NDEMU FEMA Basic&Advanced PIO courses, 2 of the 3 completed the Executive PIO program. yld.org/national-momen… @nioa @NAGC @3CMA @fema

This is fantastic. #StrongWork #PIO #PIOLife

If you have the awesome responsibility of leading others remember that every impression lasts a lifetime! @fireengineering @FDICevent @chieflasky @Commandsafety @frankviscuso @frankriccidc @ChiefBruno

It's always a high point of my year to be at @MFRI_UMD Fire Service Staff and Command. I think this may have been my 15th year. A great group, with good questions. I am so glad @PIOPete got a chance to work with me. Maybe it will help his career.

For the 2nd consecutive year, YLD has recognized 3 PIO’s with national scholarship awards — underscoring the expanding leadership role of PIOs across the country. In 2024, three other PIOs were honored for the first time in the foundation’s history. yld.org/national-momen…

Attending a #PIO presentation at the @MFRI_UMD 2026 Fire Service Staff and Command Course in @CityofAnnapolis - @PIOPete Piringer and @STATter911 delivering @ThePIOAcademy “Tell Your Story”

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