Snapshot: Emergency Response Training
Students from Piedmont University learn to triage and treat patients while wearing personal protective equipment during the Healthcare Emergency Response Operations for CBRNE Incidents (HERO) Course this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.
Snapshot: Hazmat Training
First responders learn technical decontamination procedures during Hazardous Material Operations training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness. The CDP’s five-day HMO course provides responders the information and skills required of operations-level HAZMAT technicians.
Snapshot: Extrication Training
The Center for Domestic Preparedness' Field Force Extrication (FFE) course is designed to teach responders techniques to defeat various devices protestors use to illegally block streets and buildings, prolonging public and private service disruptions and public freedom of movement.
CDP releases resident course schedule for April, May
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the months of April and May.
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Fourth quarter training survey results released
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) recently released its training effectiveness report for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022.
In the Spotlight: Dorothy Simmons
Dorothy Simmons began her career at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness in 2003 as a quality assurance evaluator, performing contract surveillance. In April of 2007, Simmons transitioned into her federal career as a management analyst in Quality Assurance.
CDP superintendent participates in IAEM conference
Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Superintendent, Tony Russell participated this week in the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Annual Conference in Savannah, Georgia.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for October
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness has released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for October.
Snapshot: Emergency Masking Procedures
Law enforcement officers practice emergency masking procedures during training this week in the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Field Force Operations (FFO) Course.
CDP releases 7 Clues video short
The Center for Domestic Preparedness released its latest video short today, 7 Clues to Identify Chemical Hazards.
CDP releases web-based training numbers for October
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its number of web-based course completions for October.
Snapshot: Hazmat Response
Responders exercise skills learned during this week’s Hazardous Material Operations Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.
CDP staffers assist FEMA through deployments
Several employees from the Center for Domestic Preparedness are currently deployed, assisting FEMA relief missions in Puerto Rico and Florida, which were impacted by hurricanes Fiona and Ian.
CDP sets March resident training schedule
The CDP has released its resident training calendar for the month of March 2023.