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FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses
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 has released its resident training calendar for the month of June.
CDP releases June resident course schedule

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

The CDP recorded more than 3,000 course completions by first responders from Louisiana in the past five years. Consequently, it’s safe to assume numerous CDP grads were among those helping ensure the safety of fans and players at Super Bowl LIX.
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.

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.
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 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).

CDP course accreditations renewed.
CDP course accreditations renewed

The International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST) and Alabama Board of Nursing recently renewed their accreditation for courses offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

CDP released July resident training numbers.
CDP releases July resident training numbers

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released the number of course completions recorded in July by those who trained on its campus in Anniston, Alabama.

Responders practice containing a simulated hazardous material leak during training in the HMT course.
Snapshot: HMT Exercise

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

CDP's COBRATF passes biennial compliance inspection.
CDP passes biennial compliance inspection

The CDP’s Chemical, Ordnance, Biological, and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF) recently passed its chemical surety inspection.

CDP Instructor John Harahus.
In the Spotlight: John Harahus

A healthcare instructor at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) since 2017, John Harahus has been in the healthcare field more than 20 years.

CDP offers distance learning course on the Nuclear/Radiological Incident Annex.
CDP offers distance learning course regarding NRIA

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) offers responders a wide variety of self-paced, web-based training courses which can be accessed anywhere, through a computer or mobile device.

Students practice using extrication tools in the CDP's FFE Course.
Snapshot: Extrication exercise

Students practice using extrication tools in the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Field Force Extrication Tactics Course. The three-day course teaches responders how to safely extract individuals from various protest devices while ensuring the protestors’ civil rights.

The CDP is partnering with nearby JSU to showcase a training simulator for law enforcement officers.
CDP students participate in LE simulator

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is partnering with nearby Jacksonville State University (JSU) to showcase a training simulator for law enforcement officers.