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CDP released the number of its August web-based course completions.
CDP releases August web-based training numbers

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

The CDS course culminates in a series of hands-on activities, including exercises in the COBRA Training Facility.
Snapshot: Assessing the scene

The CDS course culminates in a series of hands-on activities, including exercises in the COBRA Training Facility.

CDP held its 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week Sept.20-26.
CDP holds 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week

CDP held its 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week Sept.20-26 at the center’s Anniston, Alabama, campus.

Responders practice the skills needed to mitigate a hazardous materials spill during the HMT course.
Snapshot: Hazardous Material Mitigation

Responders practice skills needed to mitigate a hazardous materials release, such as sealing leaks, and overpacking drums used to contain hazardous materials, during the Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT) course at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

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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.