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Center for Domestic Preparedness to be featured in USA Today

An upcoming issue of USA Today will include a feature article about the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Field Force Operations training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP releases September training numbers

The CDP has released its training numbers for the month of September.

Healthcare team credits CDP training for successful B-17 crash response

A hospital in Hartford, Connecticut has publicly credited FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness for ensuring it was prepared to respond Thursday to the crash of a vintage B-17 bomber at nearby Bradley International Airport.

The pilot of the CDP’s new DREAM course will run from December 16-20.

CDP announces ‘DREAM’ course pilot

The Center for Domestic Preparedness has announced the dates for the pilot of its new DREAM (Disaster Related Exposure Assessment and Monitoring) course.

A responder is welcomed to Tribal Training Week 2019.

Registration open for Tribal Training Week 2020

Registration is now open for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ next Tribal Training Week, the largest annual tribal training event in the Department of Homeland Security.

Students prepare to take environmental samples during the new Radiological Emergency Preparedness Field Operations Course.

First class of new radiological course ‘in the books’

The Center for Domestic Preparedness presented graduation certificates today to the first group of responders to complete its new Radiological Emergency Preparedness Field Operations Course.

The CDC is looking at possibly collaborating with the Center on highly infectious disease training.

Centers for Disease Control assessing CDP’s highly infectious disease training

As it continues to work to protect the country against highly infectious diseases, the Centers for Disease Control is taking a close look at the CDP’s new highly infectious disease ward and its set of highly infectious disease-related courses.

A student takes a radiological measurement during training at the CDP.

Focus group reviewing CDP’s suite of radiological courses

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ suite of radiological courses is getting a top-to-bottom examination this week by a team of environmental, emergency management and healthcare representatives from across the county.

CDP continues to support Birmingham (AL), World Games 2021

The Center for Domestic Preparedness continues to assist Birmingham, Ala., as it prepares to host the World Games in 2021.

Hazardous Materials training at the CDP.

CDP releases August training numbers

The CDP has released its training numbers for the month of August.

A technician readies a sample for testing in the COBRATF’s blood lab.

COBRA Blood Lab undergoes compliance inspection

The CDP’s COBRA (Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological) Training Facility underwent another compliance inspection today – this time an assessment of its blood lab by an inspector from the Army’s Public Health Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

A law enforcement officer responds to an active shooter incident during a Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week exercise at the CDP.

CDP announces dates for next Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week

The Center for Domestic for Domestic Preparedness has announced the dates for its next Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week.

Students care for patient during Highly Infectious Disease Theme Week.

Highly Infectious Disease Theme Week includes number of firsts

The Center for Domestic Preparedness recently wrapped up the first of two Highly Infectious Disease (HID) Theme Weeks it will host during 2019 on its campus in Anniston, Ala.

CDP set to award IATP instructors gold, silver and bronze status.

CDP to recognize ‘Indirect Training’ cadre

A recently released report from the CDP’s Indirect Authorized Training Program office says the Center is projected to award ‘Gold’ status to 17 IATP trainers this fiscal year.

Linda Mastandrea, director of FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination.

CDP partners with FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

The CDP is partnering with FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination to enhance what it currently teaches responders about dealing with persons with disabilities.

The Center is delivering an abbreviated version of its EHTER OPS course this week to responders in Auburn, CA.

CDP takes one of its most popular healthcare courses ‘on the road’

The Center for Domestic Preparedness is in California this week, providing responders a condensed, mobile version of one of its most popular healthcare courses.

Department of Health and Human Services and CDP officials discuss opportunities to expand the department’s involvement in the development and delivery of CDP healthcare training.

Senior HHS officials visit CDP campus

The Center for Domestic Preparedness recently hosted three senior officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Healthcare experts consult on the curriculum for the new DREAM course.

‘DREAM’ course taking shape

The Center for Domestic Preparedness is one step closer to launching its DREAM (Disaster Related Exposure Assessment and Monitoring) course.

A team of responders navigates through a disaster scene in the CDP’s Advanced Responder Training Complex.

CDP releases July training numbers

The CDP has released its training numbers for the month of July.

DHS and FEMA Asset Management experts observe the railcar trainer at the Center’s Cobra (Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological) Training Facility.

CDP Asset Management Team named one of best in DHS

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Asset Management Division has been named one of the best operations of its type in the Department of Homeland Security.

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