CDP has openings in March classes
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings in offerings of its Response to Controlled Dangerous Substances: Fentanyl, Analogs and Pharmaceutical Based Agents (CDS) course in March.
CDP releases resident course schedule for April
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of April.
Snapshot: Hazmat Response Training
Responders assess and mitigate simulated hazardous material leaks in this week’s Hazardous Materials Technician Course at the CDP.
Registration open for CDP’s 2026 Law Enforcement National Security Week
Registration is currently open for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ 2026 Law Enforcement National Security Week, featuring training in multiple areas, including active threat response, mass casualty incident response and recovery, decontamination operations, civil disturbance mitigation and critical decision-making in an all-hazards event.
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In the Spotlight: Brandon Fletcher
Brandon Fletcher has been part of the fire service since 2000 and an instructor at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) since 2022.
Seats available in February courses
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings in courses scheduled during February 2024, including two iterations of its Field Force Operations (FFO) Course and one iteration each of its Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management (FRAME) and Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning and Response Actions for All-Hazards (IC) courses.
Snapshot: Mass casualty exercise
Students use radiation detection equipment to ensure a ‘patient’ has been properly decontaminated during the Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (HERT) Course this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for October
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) this week released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for October.
CDP grad assists hazmat incident caused by pileup
Training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) helped a former graduate handle a hazardous material issue last month at the site of a deadly pileup on a Louisiana interstate.
CDP passes DHS inspection
The CDP’s Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF) recently passed an inspection of its Biological Material Lab by the Department of Homeland Security’s Compliance Assurance Program Office (CAPO).
CDP releases resident course schedule for March
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of March 2024.
Snapshot: EHTER Ops assessment
Students assess health and safety issues which may arise due to a contaminated water supply during a simulated exercise this week.
CDP conducts pilot iteration of POPS-Basic
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) this week delivered a pilot iteration of its new Public Order and Public Safety-Basic (POPS-B) Course.
In the Spotlight: Susan Gardner
Susan Gardner has been part of the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) team since 2001, ensuring students have the informational materials they need for their courses.