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CDP has released its resident training calendar for the month of January.
CDP releases resident course schedule for January

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of January.

CDP has seat openings in upcoming fall classes.
CDP has openings in fall classes

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings in upcoming offerings of its Public Order and Public Safety: Basic (POPS-B), Evidence Collection in a Hazardous Materials Environment (HEC) and Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) courses in November and December.

The CDP concluded its 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week today. More than 250 students, representing 70 tribal nations attended the event, which included training in emergency management and healthcare preparedness and response.
CDP holds 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week

The CDP concluded its 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week today. More than 250 students, representing 70 tribal nations attended the event, which included training in emergency management and healthcare preparedness and response.

CDP hosted its inaugural Law Enforcement Training Week.
CDP hosts inaugural Law Enforcement Training Week

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) hosted its inaugural Law Enforcement Training Week Sept. 8-12 on its campus in Anniston, Alabama. The event brought together more than 160 law enforcement officers from across the nation to enhance their preparedness and response capabilities.

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CDP Instructor Richard Morris.
In the Spotlight: Richard Morris

Richard Morris has been a hazardous materials instructor for the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) since 2020 and has worked in the fire service since 1992.

CDP has released its resident training calendar for May 2024.
CDP releases May resident course schedule

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for May 2024.

CDP and JSU recently renewed their decade-long partnership.
CDP, JSU renew education partnership

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) and Jacksonville State University (JSU) recently renewed their decade-long partnership, signing an agreement to collaborate on research, internships, and academic credits through 2032.

Responders and instructors discuss protest situations and tactics during FFO Course.
Snapshot: Protest discussions

Responders and instructors discuss protest situations and tactics during this week’s Field Force Operations Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP has seat openings in an upcoming iteration of its FRAME course February 4-9.
Seats available in upcoming FRAME course

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings in an upcoming iteration of its Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management (FRAME) course the week of February 4-9.

CDP released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for December.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for December

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) this week released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for December.

CDP trained more than 66,000 responders in calendar year 2023.
CDP trained more than 66,000 responders in 2023

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) trained more than 66,000 responders in calendar year 2023.

Responders practice containing a hazardous material leak during HMT training.
Snapshot: HazMat Containment

Responders practice containing a hazardous material leak during training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Master Craftsman Danny Wheeler.
In the Spotlight: Danny Wheeler

Danny Wheeler has worked at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) for about 20 years. He began his time at the center as a driver for one of its training teams and moved to the fabrication shop in 2009.

CDP has released the number of its web-based course completions for December.
CDP releases web-based training numbers for December

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released the number of its web-based course completions for December.