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The CDP has openings in August and September for pilot offerings of its newest course.
CDP plans pilot iterations of new course

The CDP has openings in August and September for pilot offerings of its newest course, Response to Controlled Dangerous Substances: Fentanyl, Analogs and Pharmaceutical Based Agents (CDS).

The CDP's 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week will be held September 20-26.
CDP announces 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week

The CDP's 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week will be held September 20-26 at the center’s Anniston, Alabama, campus.

Responders learn to use radiological detection equipment during the RERO course at CDP.
Snapshot: Radiological Detection

Responders learn to use radiological detection equipment during the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO) Course at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

First responders learn to properly wear protective suits during HMO training at the CDP.
Snapshot: Product containment

First responders learn to properly wear protective suits during Hazardous Material Operations training at FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness.

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The CDP has openings in August and September for pilot offerings of its newest course.
CDP plans pilot iterations of new course

The CDP has openings in August and September for pilot offerings of its newest course, Response to Controlled Dangerous Substances: Fentanyl, Analogs and Pharmaceutical Based Agents (CDS).

The CDP's 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week will be held September 20-26.
CDP announces 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week

The CDP's 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week will be held September 20-26 at the center’s Anniston, Alabama, campus.

Responders learn to use radiological detection equipment during the RERO course at CDP.
Snapshot: Radiological Detection

Responders learn to use radiological detection equipment during the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO) Course at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

First responders learn to properly wear protective suits during HMO training at the CDP.
Snapshot: Product containment

First responders learn to properly wear protective suits during Hazardous Material Operations training at FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Students can now register for the CDP’s September resident training calendar.
CDP September resident course schedule released

The Center for Domestic Preparedness will host its annual Tribal Nations Training Week Sept. 12-19. This year’s training tracks include hazardous materials training, healthcare courses, law enforcement training, cyber preparedness, community safety, emergency operations planning, strategic national stockpile training and explosives response.

Responders practice triage and decontamination procedures during the HERT course.
Snapshot: Hospital Emergency Response Training

Responders practice triage and decontamination procedures during the Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (HERT) Course at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Students can now register for August resident training at the CDP.
CDP’s August resident courses are available for registration

Students can now register for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP) August resident training calendar.

Students can now register for July resident courses at the CDP.
CDP releases resident course schedule for July

Students can now register for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP) July resident training calendar.

Law enforcement officers learn proper crowd-control formations during CDP Field Force Operations training.
Snapshot: Field Force Operations

Law enforcement officers learn proper crowd-control formations during Field Force Operations (FFO) training at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP resumes delivery of four healthcare courses.
CDP resumes delivery of healthcare courses

Exciting News from FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness!