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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 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).