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CDP has seat openings in its CDS course in March.
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 has released its resident training calendar for the month of April.
CDP releases resident course schedule for April

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

Responders assess and mitigate simulated hazardous material leaks in this week’s Hazardous Materials Technician Course at the CDP.
Snapshot: Hazmat Response Training

Responders assess and mitigate simulated hazardous material leaks in this week’s Hazardous Materials Technician Course at the CDP.

Practical exercises reinforce training responders receive in civil disturbance mitigation.
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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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).