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

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

The CDP recorded more than 3,000 course completions by first responders from Louisiana in the past five years. Consequently, it’s safe to assume numerous CDP grads were among those helping ensure the safety of fans and players at Super Bowl LIX.
CDP grads ensure safe Super Bowl LIX

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness recorded more than 3,000 course completions by first responders from Louisiana in the past five years.

CDP will host its 2025 Law Enforcement Theme Week March 9-15.
CDP plans 2025 Law Enforcement Training Week

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host its 2025 Law Enforcement Theme Week March 9-15 on the center’s campus in Anniston, Alabama.

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

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

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CDP has transitioned to paperless evaluations in its non-resident courses.
CDP non-resident evals go paperless

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has started a transition to paperless evaluations in its non-resident courses, which are delivered by contract CDP instructors at locations across the United States.

Non-resident/Indirect Training Coordinator Lofi Masaniai.
CDP contract employee recognized by OBP

A Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) contract employee has been recognized for administrative support she recently provided to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA’s) Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP).

Responders triage ‘patients’ during this week’s Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents (EMO) Course.
Snapshot: EMO Course

Responders triage ‘patients’ during this week’s Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents (EMO) Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

FEMA SID Help Desk Representative Stephanie Coley.
In the Spotlight: Stephanie Coley

Stephanie Coley has served as part of the FEMA SID Help Desk Team at the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) since 2014, assisting prospective and current students with their individual accounts.

CDP’s Tribal Nations Training Week will feature healthcare courses.
CDP’s Tribal Nations Training Week features healthcare courses

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP’s) 2023 Tribal Nations Training Week will feature several of the center’s healthcare courses -- Barrier Precautions and Controls for Highly Infectious Disease (HID), Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (HERT), and Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents (HCL).

CDP has released its resident training calendar for April 2023.
CDP releases resident training schedule for April

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of April 2023.

Students perform a threat analysis and assessment in this week's IC Course.
Snapshot: IC threat analysis

Students perform a threat analysis and assessment in this week’s Incident Command: Capabilities, Planning and Response Actions for All-Hazards (IC) Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

COBRATF has resumed training with nerve agents and biological materials.
COBRA resumes training with nerve agents, biological materials

The Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF) at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has resumed training with nerve agents and biological materials. 

CDP releases two new VILT offerings - Healthcare Facilities Evacuation and Healthcare Patient Decontamination.
CDP releases new VILT courses

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) recently implemented two new Virtual Instructor-Led Training offerings, or VILTs – Healthcare Facilities Evacuation and Healthcare Patient Decontamination.

Responders learn about various types of containers used for hazardous materials during HMT training.
Snapshot: Hazmat Containers

Responders learn about various types of containers used for hazardous materials during Hazardous Material Technician training last week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.