Training
MGT 467: Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification

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Add to Calendar 01/27/2026 08:00 AM 01/27/2026 05:00 PM America/Chicago MGT 467: Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification

Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises, discussions, and activities to optimize participant experience. This training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size, capacity, or type of event. Those who complete this course can use this training to develop or improve public information and emergency notification programs for any sport or special event venue.
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District

Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises, discussions, and activities to optimize participant experience. This training is applicable across the United States regardless of the venue size, capacity, or type of event. Those who complete this course can use this training to develop or improve public information and emergency notification programs for any sport or special event venue.

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Course topics include

Communication Fundamentals, Managing Communication, Event and Emergency Messaging, Information Collaboration/Dissemination, Pre-Event Communication, Post-Incident Communication, Application of Communication Strategies

Target Audience

Public safety and public relations professionals Venue/Event Managers, Venue/Event Operations, Event Planners, Public Relations and Marketing, Event Communications, Event Promoters, Government, Special Event Officers/Liaisons, Emergency Management, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement

Travel costs are not provided.

Prerequisites

There are no course prerequisites for this course but recommended training: 

  • AWR-167: Sport and Special Event Risk Management and Planning
  • IS-100.C: Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
  • IS-200.C: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
  • IS-700.B: National Incident Management System (NIMS)
  • IS-800.D: National Response Framework, An Introduction

FEMA / SID Number

Students must have a FEMA Student Identification Number (SID) to attend class. You can look up your FEMA SID, or register for a new one, at the following site: https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid.

Registration

Please note that all non-U.S. citizens who wish to attend must be pre-approved by DHS before the start of class. Individuals will need to bring their photo ID to attend the course.

Please refer to your registration confirmation email for further instructions to complete the two-step registration process and confirm your registration in the course.

Time

8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day. Lunch and snacks are on your own.

Pricing

There is no cost for this course but registration is required. 

Topics: Emergency Services Training World Cup 2026

Focus Area: Safety & Security