CDP releases August web-based training numbers
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) released the number of its August web-based course completions.
Snapshot: Assessing the scene
The CDS course culminates in a series of hands-on activities, including exercises in the COBRA Training Facility.
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.
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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In the Spotlight: Michael Phillips
A retired police sergeant with 30 years of experience, Michael Phillips has been a law enforcement instructor for the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) since 2013.
CDP reps attend NBSCAB meeting
Representatives from FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) recently participated in a National Bomb Squad Commander’s Advisory Board (NBSCAB) meeting in Huntsville, Alabama.
Seats available in upcoming courses
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings in two upcoming hazardous materials courses – Hazardous Materials Technologies: Sampling, Monitoring, and Detection (HT) during the week of October 29 to November 4 and Hazardous Materials Awareness (HMA) the week of November 27 to 30.
COBRATF completes upgrades
Responders are reminded that the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has completed making the latest series of upgrades to its Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF) and the training venue is fully operational.
Snapshot: Containment techniques
Responders practice containing a hazardous material leak during training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for August
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) this week released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for August.
CDP preparing for 2024 Tribal Nations Training Week
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has finalized plans for its 9th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week, which will be conducted March 9-16, 2024.
CDP offers hazmat awareness refresher training
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.
CDP releases resident course schedule for January
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of January 2024.
Snapshot: Triage training
A nursing student explains how she chose to triage a patient during the Healthcare Emergency Response Operations for CBRNE Incidents (HERO) Course.