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COURSE APPLICATION - 2026 Basic Academy
L0105 Public Information Basics
Boise, November 18-20, 2026

Participants are admitted with the understanding that they will be free from work responsibilities and able to devote their full attention to the class throughout its duration. In order to receive a Certificate of Completion, you must attend all class sessions and participate in all group work and events.
Course Description
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.

The learner must achieve a minimum passing score of 75% on final knowledge assessments or demonstrate mastery on performance assessments or research assignments to earn the IACET CEU.

Selection Criteria: This course is intended for newly appointed emergency managers from Federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and emergency management agencies, and prospective professionals transferring from another discipline to emergency management.
IMPORTANT: Applications missing the required prerequisite (IS-0029) will not be processed.
Required Prerequisites - IS0029.a: Public Information Officer Awareness

This pre-requisite can be taken at: https://training.fema.gov/is/


1.Which Course are you applying for?(Required.)
2.Student Information:(Required.)
3.Enter 10 Digit FEMA Student Identification Number (SID#) (REQUIRED - Please do not submit application without this number)(Required.)
>To obtain a FEMA SID# go to:
https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid

>To retrieve your FEMA SID# go to:
https://training.fema.gov/student/sssp.aspx
4.Please attach a copy of your FEMA Transcript showing completion of IS-029 to this application. (REQUIRED)(Required.)
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