Training resources

When it comes to teaching others about the role of public information officer, it takes a library of outstanding resources to help convey the key ideas. Below are some resources that you may find useful as a PIO instructor:

>>>Books:

Winning with the News Media
By Clarence Jones
ISBN:  978-0961960360
Information about media relations, conducting news conferences, etc.

Khrushchev's Shoe: And other ways to captivate an audience of 1 to 1,000
By Roy Underhill
ISBN-13: 978-0738206721
Public speaking tips and tricks

>>>Videos:


The Media Zone video


>>>Training Materials:

• G289 Public Information Officer Awareness Course
• Student Manual

• G290 Basic Public Information Officer Training:
• Student Manual

• G291 JIS/JIC Planning for Tribal, State and Local PIOs
• Student Manual 

• FEMA Emergency Planning Exercises

>>>Reference Materials:

• Basic Guidance for Public Information Officers (FEMA 517)
• 77 Questions commonly asked during a crisis - Dr. Vincent Covello

>>>Websites:

• Agnes + Day: The Crisis Intelligence Firm
• Crisis Whisperer
• Emergency Management Magazine
• Public Safety Media Solutions

>>>Organizations

• National Information Officers Association
• National Public Health Information Coalition
• Public Relations Society of America
• Florida Fire Chief's Association Public Information Officers

>>>Schools

• FEMA's Emergency Management Institute