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CDP COBRA Training Facility prepares for CASARM audit.
COBRA Training Facility undergoes virtual compliance inspection

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility is preparing to undergo its annual Chemical Agent Standard Analytical Reference Material (CASARM) audit – one of several routine examinations of the facility by experts from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and other organizations.

CDP hosting 2024 Hurricane Theme Week.
CDP hosting 2024 Hurricane Theme Week

It’s Hurricane Theme Week this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

CDP kicks off virtual Tribal Nations Training Week.
CDP kicks off virtual Tribal Nations Training

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has started the virtual portion of its annual Tribal Nations Training Week.

The CDP today wrapped its annual Tribal Nations Training Week.
CDP wraps up annual Tribal Nations Training Week

The Center for Domestic Preparedness wrapped its annual Tribal Nations Training Week.

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

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

CDP to host healthcare focus group.
CDP to host healthcare focus group

A working group of healthcare experts will virtually convene later this month to review and validate the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP’s) Health and Medical Response Training Program.

CDP is continuing work on a web-based HMT refresher course.
CDP continues work on HMT Refresher Course

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is continuing work on a web-based refresher version of its Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT) Course.

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Snapshot: LERA decontamination

Students decontaminate fellow responders following a simulated hazardous materials incident in this week’s Law Enforcement Response Actions for CBRNE Incidents (LERA) Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Records Management Specialist Donna Lutes.
In the Spotlight: Donna Lutes

Donna Lutes came to Alabama in 2004 to be close to family, then found a career she loved at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

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

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

CDP recognizes trainers in its Indirect Training Program.
CDP recognizes trainers

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) recently released the list of trainers in its Indirect Training Program who achieved noteworthy training levels during fiscal year 2022.

CDP has released its resident training calendar for the month of December.
CDP releases list of resident course offerings for December

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

CDP has numerous construction projects currently underway with several more planned to begin.
Construction projects abound at CDP

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has numerous construction projects currently underway with several more planned to begin.

CDP hosted training for more than 60 medical professionals from HHS National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
NDMS teams train for disaster response at the CDP

The Center for Domestic Preparedness recently hosted training for more than 60 medical professionals from the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).