FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses
In-person training will resume in early June at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (https://cdp.dhs.gov), the National Fire Academy and the National Disaster & Emergency Management University.
CDP releases June resident course schedule
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of June.
CDP grads ensure safe Super Bowl LIX
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness recorded more than 3,000 course completions by first responders from Louisiana in the past five years.
CDP plans 2025 Law Enforcement Training Week
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host its 2025 Law Enforcement Theme Week March 9-15 on the center’s campus in Anniston, Alabama.
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CDP Student Puts Specialized Training To Use Following Haiti Earthquake
My Name is Nathan Paddock. I work for the Unity Health System Emergency Center in Rochester, N.Y. In 2009 I attended the Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (HERT) course, Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents (HOT) course, and most recently graduated from the Hazard Assessment and Response Management for CBRNE Incidents (HARM) course. In February 2010, I had the oppor...
RAD Operations Training Improves Radiological Response
The recent earthquakes and subsequent radiological impacts in Japan have increased the awareness and interest in how communities respond to radioactive incidents. Despite the recent increased attention on radiological hazards, training for such a potential incident has been happening at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) for the past four years.
CDP, AFC Offers Pro Board Certification
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Ala., recently teamed with the Alabama Fire College (AFC) to offer Pro Board certifications to eligible first responders attending the Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician for CBRNE (ERHM) incidents course. The Pro Board accreditation for the CDP curriculum under the umbrella of the AFC program provides an opportunity f...
CDP Training Vital to North Dakota Flood Response
As Bill Brown received flood condition updates in June 2011, city officials were preparing for the worst overflow in more than 130 years. Brown, a retired captain with the Minot Police Department and now the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Coordinator for the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services, was making arrangements to staff the city's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coord...
Colorado Responder Credits CDP Training with Response Success
Colorado Responder Bill Mayfield has attended eight specialized training courses at FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and has an impressive multi-disciplinary background in healthcare, fire fighting, emergency management, and hazardous materials.
Environmental Health Response to Alabama Tornadoes
The severe tornadoes that swept through Alabama on April 27, 2011 destroyed more than 6,000 square miles and claimed 248 lives. With power out and water systems and other public infrastructure destroyed following the storms, environmental health specialists were left with the significant challenge of keeping diseases from spreading as citizens dealt with unrefrigerated foods, waste, unfiltered wat...
Hands-On Training Showcases CDP Mass Casualty Exercise
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) in Anniston, Ala. is known for its realistic, emergency response exercises. Responders attending the Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents (HOT-I) course will now have an added level of realism thanks to a school bus the CDP recently added to the simulated mass casualty exercise for each class.
Hazardous Materials Evidence Collection
Evidence collection processes have sometimes determined the outcome of criminal proceedings. However, the crime scenes of today are making the process more difficult with the potential recovery of chemicals, explosives, biological or radiological materials. These aspects make it even more paramount to follow procedures to ensure safety of on-scene personnel and successful prosecution of criminals.
Iowa Nurse Credits CDP Training For Successful Flood Response
When the Cedar River reached historic flood levels June 2008 and forced the evacuation of as many as 10,000 townspeople from nearby Cedar Rapids, Iowa, a local nurse knew exactly what to do thanks to specialized training she'd received from FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).
EMO Offers Hands-On Experience for All Disciplines
Known for offering extensive hands-on training in a mass casualty response, the Emergency Medical Operations (EMO) for CBRNE Incidents course providesfirst response personnel, serving in a variety of positions, necessary skills to perform during an emergency or catastrophic event. The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Ala., focuses its training on incident management and...