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FEMA Master PIO Certified Team

PIO & Crisis Communications Training

In-person agency and corporate training from instructors who have deployed to 80+ major incidents. Plus online courses and community through PIO.Training.

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FEMA MPIO
Certified Instructors
200+
Combined Expert Years
80+
Major Incidents
1,500+
PIOs Trained
“This platform has been a game-changer for my professional development as a PIO.”

— Ashley McDonald, MPIO, Director of Communications

Is Your Team Ready for the Next Crisis?

Most organizations discover their communications gaps during a crisis — when the cost is highest.

Unprepared Spokespeople

Your team freezes under media pressure because they have never practiced with live cameras and hostile questions.

No Crisis Playbook

When incidents escalate, your organization scrambles for messaging instead of executing a pre-built response plan.

Siloed Communications

Your PIO, PR, and executive teams operate independently — creating inconsistent messaging that erodes public trust.

Outdated Training Materials

Generic online courses cannot replicate the pressure of a real crisis. Your team needs scenario-based, practitioner-led instruction.

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In-Person Training Programs

Hands-on, scenario-based training led by FEMA Master PIO certified instructors who have managed real crises at local, state, and federal levels.

Agency PIO Workshops

FEMA-aligned training for government agencies, emergency management offices, and public safety organizations. Half-day to multi-day formats.

FEMA IS-29 & G-290 alignedICS/JIS integrationMulti-agency coordination

Corporate Crisis Training

Customized crisis communications workshops for corporate teams — tailored to your industry risk profile and stakeholder landscape.

Spokesperson preparationExecutive media coachingIndustry-specific scenarios

Tabletop Exercises

Realistic crisis simulation exercises that pressure-test your team's response protocols under controlled, high-stress conditions.

Custom scenario designReal-time coachingAfter-action reports

Media Interview Training

On-camera interview preparation with broadcast-quality equipment, mock press conferences, and recorded playback review.

On-camera practiceMessage disciplineHostile Q&A prep

Training integrates with our crisis communications and corporate public affairs services.

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Online Training via PIO.Training

The online training platform we built for PIOs and emergency managers — self-paced courses, AI-powered tools, and a professional peer community.

247+ PIOs and emergency managers already on the platform
12+ industry experts contributing training content
50+ crisis communication templates and tools
IPAWS Control Center and Social Media Planner (8 platforms)
AI Crisis Simulator for scenario-based practice
Gamified learning paths: Accidental PIO, Seasoned Strategist, Corporate Protector

Expert Team

Corey Dierdorff, MPIO
25+ years, FEMA Master PIO, 20 major incident deployments
Dr. Joseph V. Trahan III, APR, Fellow PRSA
30+ years, PhD Mass Communication, trained 3,500+ communicators
Sarah Lux, M.A., MPIO
20+ years, FEMA Executive PIO, 12 major incident deployments
Susan Lindenmuth, MPIO
Florida PIO of the Year, FEMA Master PIO, 20+ years
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Plans starting at $19/month

Proven Results

Our track record speaks for itself with measurable outcomes and client success stories.

FEMA MPIO
Certification
200+
Combined Expert Years
80+
Major Incidents Managed
1,500+
PIOs Trained

The Cost of Unprepared Teams Is Measured in Trust

Organizations without trained spokespeople and crisis protocols take significantly longer to recover public trust after an incident. Preparation is cheaper than recovery.

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FAQs

PIO Training - Frequently Asked Questions

Expert answers about in-person and online PIO training, FEMA certification, corporate programs, and how to get started.

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Get Your Team Crisis-Ready

Whether you need in-person workshops for your agency or online training for individual development — we have a solution.

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Training Programs

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Certification Info

FEMA MPIO requirements

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