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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.

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The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings for upcoming law enforcement public order and public safety courses.
CDP has June LE course openings

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings for upcoming law enforcement public order and public safety courses in June!

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings for upcoming healthcare courses.
CDP has healthcare openings in June classes

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings for upcoming healthcare courses in June 2026!

Students from Piedmont University learn to triage and treat patients while wearing PPE during HERO course.
Snapshot: Emergency Response Training

Students from Piedmont University learn to triage and treat patients while wearing personal protective equipment during the Healthcare Emergency Response Operations for CBRNE Incidents (HERO) Course this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP Hazardous Material Operations (HMO) course.
Snapshot: Hazmat Training

First responders learn technical decontamination procedures during Hazardous Material Operations training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness. The CDP’s five-day HMO course provides responders the information and skills required of operations-level HAZMAT technicians.

CDP Field Force Extrication (FFE) course.
Snapshot: Extrication Training

The Center for Domestic Preparedness' Field Force Extrication (FFE) course is designed to teach responders techniques to defeat various devices protestors use to illegally block streets and buildings, prolonging public and private service disruptions and public freedom of movement.

CDP has released its resident training calendar for the months of April and May.
CDP releases resident course schedule for April, May

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the months of April and May.

CDP prepares for upcoming 2026 Law Enforcement National Security Week.
CDP prepares for upcoming Law Enforcement National Security training

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ 2026 Law Enforcement National Security Week will be held on the center’s Anniston, Alabama, campus the week of March 8 – 14.

CDP opens registration for 11th annual Tribal Nations Training Week.
CDP opens registration for annual Tribal Nations Training Week

Registration is now open for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP) 11th annual Tribal Nations Training Week.

CDP opens registration for 11th annual Tribal Nations Training Week.
CDP opens registration for annual Tribal Nations Training Week

Registration is now open for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP) 11th annual Tribal Nations Training Week.

Responders learn proper mask breakdown and cleaning techniques in this week’s Respiratory Protection course.
Snapshot: RP Course

Responders learn proper mask breakdown and cleaning techniques in this week’s Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.