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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 recently participated in the Black Chief Officers Committee’s (BCOC’s) annual education symposium.
CDP participates in BCOC education symposium

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) recently participated in the Black Chief Officers Committee’s (BCOC’s) annual education symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Students discuss triage and proper coding of patients during the HERO Course.
Snapshot: HERO Course

Students discuss triage and proper coding of patients during the Healthcare Emergency Response Operations for CBRNE Incidents (HERO) Course this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP Role Player Fritz Monday.
In the Spotlight: Fritz Monday

Fritz Monday has been a role player at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) since 2014 and has been assisting with creating and applying the mock injuries seen on role players, known as moulage, since 2018.

Image decoration for Maps incorporated into CDP’s interactive monitors
Maps incorporated into CDP’s interactive monitors

A new map feature will be integrated this week into the interactive information monitors at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

CDP has released the number of web-based course completions it tallied during June.
CDP releases web-based training numbers for June

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released the number of web-based course completions it tallied during June.

CDP completes minor updates to its Basic Emergency Response Training (BERT) Course.
CDP finalizes BERT Course updates

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) recently completed minor updates to its Basic Emergency Response Training (BERT) Course.

Responders practice containing a ‘leak’ on a railcar in the Hazardous Materials Technician Course.
Snapshot: Hazmat Training

Responders practice containing a ‘leak’ on a railcar in the Hazardous Materials Technician Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

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

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

CDP assisting with the training of National Guardsmen from across the United States.
CDP trains guardsmen from across the nation

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is assisting with the training of National Guardsmen from across the United States.

CDP released the number of course completions recorded in June.
CDP releases June resident training numbers

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