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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.

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

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

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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).

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).