Florida Association of Public Information Officers

Getting the RIGHT information to the RIGHT people at the RIGHT time. Get on our list:

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

Every Day is a Training Day - @FloridaPIOs 2026 Florida PIO Symposium & Training @FlFireChiefs Annual Fire & EMS Conference, in Orlando

[Ezzy Castro @EzzyCastro]

Thank you @FloridaPIOs for hosting the 2026 PIO Symposium @OCCC. It’s great to see so many new and familiar faces from across the state. 👏🏼

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

First up!

Larry Hill starts us off with his presentation on “Leading with Empathy”.

“It’s become a template - a box to check.” Larry on using “thoughts and prayers” following a tragedy.

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

The 2026 Florida PIO Symposium is officially underway!

If you’re at @FlFireChiefs FIRE & EMS Conference stop by and see us! PIO Section Chair and Co-Chair @PIOMikeJ and @cdobridnia are excited to see you!

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

Ready...set..FIRE! @OCFireRescue hosts @FlFireChiefs Florida Fire & EMS Conference with pipers and honor guard.

[Pete Piringer @mcfrsPIO]

@OCCC @FlFireChiefs @FloridaPIOs @floridafirecon @FEMA_NDEMU @AshleyTurner13 @PIOPete @PIOMarkBrady @PIOMikeJ @FLSERT @SecretService @SecretSvcSpox @mcfrs @ThePIOAcademy Thank You @FloridaPIOs I’m more than humbled & HONORED to receive the Politano Lifetime Achievement Award ‘in recognition of dedication, commitment & contributions advancing the public information profession’ The ‘25 Award was presented at 1/10 PIO Symposium @floridafirecon @OCCC

[Doreen Overstreet @DoreenO]

With @seminolecounty & @CityofAltamonte PD at @FloridaPIOs Symposium.
📍@OCCC

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

“You have to project calm determination. You have to be measured.” - Ronald Rowe Acting Director of @SecretService bestowing wise words during his keynote speech today at the 2025 PIO Symposium held during @FlFireChiefs @floridafirecon.

Beyond grateful to have him as a speaker!

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

@mcfrsPIO @nioa @FEMA_NDEMU @mcfrs @PIOMarkBrady @PIOMikeJ @MobileJIC1 @PIOPete That's quite a delay- Pete will get the award in 11 years? #backtothefutre

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

“You have to project calm determination. You have to be measured.” - Ronald Rowe Acting Director of @SecretService bestowing wise words during his keynote speech today at the 2025 PIO Symposium held during @FlFireChiefs @floridafirecon.

Beyond grateful to have him as a speaker!

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

THANK YOU for attending the @FloridaPIOs 2025 PIO Symposium held during @FlFireChiefs @floridafirecon at @OCCC in Orlando!

Thank you to our sponsors! @insideFPL @SaferWatchApp and @ReadyOp! See you next year!

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

We wrapped up the day with a message from @CNN White House Correspondent @KristenhCNN on building trusted sources.

Thank you for taking the time to speak with @FloridaPIOs and congrats on your new baby coming soon!

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

ALL THINGS @canva is coming atcha w/@whooanncreative!

“We often miss the message because we are trying to be overly creative. Canva helps us with both!”

Thanks, Anndrea, for joining us at the 2025 PIO Symposium held at @FlFireChiefs @floridafirecon!

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

Thanks to Geno Roefaro, Founder/CEO of @SaferWatchApp for his partnership and for sponsoring our @FloridaPIOs Executive Dinner during @FlFireChiefs @floridafirecon.

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

Please join us in celebrating our friend, @mcfrsPIO for receiving the Politano Lifetime Achievement Award during today’s PIO Symposium.

Pete, PIO for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue, travels the country teaching PIO’s @FEMA_NDEMU classes.

You are a gem, Pete. Congratulations!

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

The amazing men and women of the @SecretService Communications Team discuss National Security events and how they are bridging the gap between their agency and local assets.

We appreciate their attendance at the 2025 PIO Symposium held during @FlFireChiefs @floridafirecon.

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

GREAT class!

[Broward College News @BCMediaRoom]

Another great Florida PIO Symposium - connecting with other communicators helps expand the reach of telling the @BrowardCollege story!
@FloridaPIOs

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

NEXT UP is @KevinGuthrieFL of @FLSERT giving a state update during @FloridaPIOs PIO Symposium!

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

UP FIRST at @FloridaPIOs 2025 PIO Symposium is Ashley Losch of Blu Helmet Media discussing her @FEMA_NDEMU topic: Unmasking the Mystery of AI for Communicators.

[Florida Association of Public Information Officers @FloridaPIOs]

We are getting STARTED at the @FloridaPIOs 2025 PIO Symposium held at @OCCC during @FlFireChiefs @floridafirecon in Orlando!