AWR 209: Working with The Media: A Course for Rural First Responders The Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a no-cost, 8-hour DHS/FEMA-certified training class for rural first responders. This course prepares rural first responders who may be tasked with assuming the role of Public Information Officer, with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to interact with the media before, during and after emergency and non-emergency situations. Class Details: Registration deadline is March 26, 2026 Class Name: AWR-209: Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders Class Date: April 9, 2026, 8:00am-5:00pm ET Class Location: CCEMA Windham Office, 22 High Street, Windham, ME 04062 To Register: As part of the registration process, a FEMA Student ID is required. If you do not have one, obtain a FEMA Student ID. If you have questions on the course content or have issues registering, please call the Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium (RDPC) at 877-855-RDPC (7372) or email [email protected]. Course Registration Link Course Contact Person: Susan Bloomfield Course Contact Phone Number: 419-434-4353 Course Contact Email Address: [email protected]