Arizona Fire and Burn Educators Association

  1) PIO leaders needed  -  There is a call for nominations for leadership roles of the Arizona Information Officers Association!  As we work to build a stronger, more connected community of public information professionals across Arizona, we are seeking dynamic, forward-thinking leaders to serve in the following key roles:  President, Vice President  and  Secretary. Why Now? Arizona’s public communicators are more important than ever. From city governments and school districts to health departments and emergency services, PIOs across the state are shaping public trust through clear, timely, and accurate information. What We Need: We’re looking for fresh voices and bold ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned PIO or a rising professional with a passion for public service, we encourage you to step forward—or nominate someone who should. We especially encourage nominations from across the entire state , urban centers, rural communities, tribal nations, and ever...

 Statewide PIO Training Update 1) PIO training.  There is a free series of Radiation Messaging and Outreach virtual workshops in the next couple of months through the National Nuclear Security Administration. Each of the 6 sessions are 2 hours. Check this  link  for information about the sessions and how to register.   2) PIO training part 2.  Due to significant process and procedure updates, many of the training courses offered through DEMA (my agency) have been postponed. If you are enrolled in one of these courses, you will receive an email with additional details. When PIO courses get rescheduled, I will share those details.   3) PIO Contact list.   Attached is the updated statewide PIO contact list.  The list is divided into multiple tabs representing jurisdictional levels (city, county, federal, state and tribes) and specialties (law enforcement, fire, schools, utilities, etc).    The PIO list is a great resource because...

  As we continue our mission to enhance Community Risk Reduction (CRR) across Texas, we’d like to personally invite you to attend upcoming CRR and Fire & Life Safety Education (FLSE) events this spring. These events will provide valuable opportunities for networking, learning, and sharing best practices in CRR and public education. Additionally, we are excited to announce the formation of the  Fire Life Safety Educators Committee  within the  Texas Fire Marshals Association (TFMA) . This committee will play a vital role in promoting CRR initiatives, supporting educators, and advancing fire and life safety efforts statewide. By joining TFMA and becoming a part of this committee, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We would love to have your expertise and passion as part of this initiative. Please consider joining TFMA and being an active voice in shaping the future of CRR in T...

The Virtual Dementia Tour is the original patented, evidence-based scientific method of building a greater understanding of dementia by building awareness and empathy in individuals caring for people living with dementia. About the Virtual Dementia Tour The VDT is an education and training tool for building empathy to improve the care provided to people living with dementia. Join Second Wind Dreams in our mission to “Change the Perception of Aging” by learning about dementia and the things we can do to provide empathic person-centered care.  Virtual Dementia Tour program includes: Training on how to conduct the VDT Manual and patented sensory equipment Annual license/membership for clinical and technical support Online member portal and store for additional resources Online application for conducting the VDT electronically Or you can have a certified trainer conduct the tour for you. 

Online Independent Study Training for PIO’s through FEMA Go to https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx You can scroll to see the list of classes or search by title Most classes only take an hour or two to complete. IS-29.a Public Information Officer Awareness Training The goal of this awareness course is to provide an orientation to the public information function and the role of the Public Information Officer (PIO) in the public safety/emergency management environment. IS-42.A Social Media in Emergency Management The purpose of this course is to provide the participants with best practices including tools, techniques and a basic roadmap to build capabilities in the use of social media technologies in their own emergency management organizations. Classroom Training for PIO’s Intro to Incident Information (S-203) Dates 3/17 – 3/20 – Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management Academy - Prescott The purpose of this course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to serv...

      2025 CRR WEEK Promoting Awareness of Community Risk Reduction Getting Ahead of the Call CRRWEEK.ORG     2025 CRR Week Resources for you!   The   CRR Week's Tool Kit   is a comprehensive resource that provides users with everything they need to participate in Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week activities. From informative materials and guides to customizable templates and promotional tools, this kit equips individuals and organizations to effectively engage in initiatives aimed at reducing risks and enhancing community safety.  Each year CRR Week focuses on one of the crucial intervention strategies known as the Five E’s: Education, Engineering, Enforcement, Emergency Response and Economic Incentives. This year the focus is “ Economic Incentives .” Check out our “ CRR Toolkit ” with a wealth of resources to kick start your CRR Programming.   CRR Week is January 20 - 26, 2025 In support of CRR Week, send us your Patch and we'll post it to our   CRR We...