In Their Own Words—Responder Feedback Program
"I have to emphasize the strength, quality and content of the training. In addition, the contact or networking with healthcare professionals from around the country greatly enhanced the training experience. The courses are taught by the best experts in the country in the realm of emergency and disaster preparedness. I have yet to attend any trainings better than the trainings held at the Noble Training Facilities." — Erik Angle RN, EMS, Trauma and Emergency Management, California
"Without a doubt, other emergency responders should attend these courses, the more responders who come through this program, the better we will be able to work together in large emergency situations." — Mike McCuistion, Firefighter, California
"The [AgERT] course was outstanding and excellent in all respects and this is by far the best course I have attended at the CDP. The practical aspects of the training were considerably better than similar courses I have attended in the hazardous materials/firefighting arenas. All of the training and exercises were tied together." — Jim Overfield, Adjunct science professor, Volunteer Hazmat technician/volunteer firefighter, Kentucky
"It was an incredible experience. The lectures were informative and all the hands-on training, both hot and cold, was extremely beneficial to help us gain experience in actually putting the lecture material to use. The CDP instructors were professional, knowledgeable and very patient which we really appreciated as a number of us have no experience in this area. The realism that you were able to offer in the training exercises was incredible. I actually felt like I was on a real incident on several occasions." — Robin E. Bishop, Public Safety Special Projects Coordinator, Crafton Hills College, California
"I would just like to say that your (ERHM) class was outstanding and a gained a lot of new (insight) into the world and dangers of Hazmat. The Hands on Part of the course was great. The information I have gained from this class will help me in so many ways in the duties I provide to my county in Upstate New York. The combined knowledge that you all provided during this course was top notch. It's hard to find good instructors like you all." — William W. Lovely, Ogdensburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, New York
"I really enjoyed the AgERT course. The disease part was a good refresher and the HAZMAT part, including wearing and functioning in Level B & C gear was very enlightening. So was the day at Auburn. I really benefited from seeing how our incident commander, who was a firefighter, communicated with and briefed the team, and in general managed the response. It really gave a renewed appreciation for our 'traditional' responders." — James H. Wright, DVM, MPVM; Regional Zoonosis Veterinarian, Texas
"The CDP offers excellent practical training to deter and respond to threats facing us today. This training has prepared us to deter and respond to threats in a manner that may save my life and the lives of others." — Sgt. Steven Lowery, Tennessee Highway Patrol
"Thank you for making this experience so life-like. HCL was the best professional training class I've ever taken. It was a great opportunity to see and participate in how different agencies work during major incidents. I am so appreciative for the lessons I've learned." — Lou DeGruy III, Sheriff's Office EMS, Shelby County, Memphis
"Healthcare Leadership was the third class I've attended and was absolutely excellent. Instructors for these courses are very expert and I really appreciate the opportunity to attend." — Sue Labasan, Samaritan North-Lincoln Hospital, Oregon
