CDP has openings in fall classes
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings in upcoming offerings of its Public Order and Public Safety: Basic (POPS-B), Evidence Collection in a Hazardous Materials Environment (HEC) and Hazardous Materials Operations (HMO) courses in November and December.
CDP holds 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week
The CDP concluded its 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week today. More than 250 students, representing 70 tribal nations attended the event, which included training in emergency management and healthcare preparedness and response.
CDP hosts inaugural Law Enforcement Training Week
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) hosted its inaugural Law Enforcement Training Week Sept. 8-12 on its campus in Anniston, Alabama. The event brought together more than 160 law enforcement officers from across the nation to enhance their preparedness and response capabilities.
CDP releases November resident course schedule
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the month of November.
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In the Spotlight: Joe Hightower
An instructor for the Center for Domestic Preparedness since 2019, Joe Hightower has been a nationally registered paramedic for 30 years.
Online course preps students for resident classes, real-world situations
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness offers responders a wide variety of self-paced, web-based training courses which can be accessed anywhere, through a computer or mobile device. Among the offerings is Basics of WebEOC, which teaches students the essentials of the emergency management system, including its mapping, communications and other tools. The independent study course takes about an ho...
Snapshot: Simulations
Responders learn about ambulance simulations used in training at the Center for Domestic Preparedness during this week’s Radiological Emergency Response Operations Course. The five-day resident course teaches students how to respond to a radiological incident through lectures, hands-on training and practical exercises.
CDP works to create Climate Adaption Initiative
The Center for Domestic Preparedness is continuing to reduce energy consumption on its campus and promote sustainable energy conservation practices among members of its workforce.
CDP grad sings praises of FRAME training
Though she already had more than 20 years’ experience in emergency management when she took the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP’s) Framework for Healthcare Emergency Management (FRAME) Course in April, Lisa Screeton came out of the training with a greater understanding of what to expect in a mass casualty event.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for July
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness has released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for July.
Snapshot: Donning protective masks
Law enforcement officers practice donning and doffing personal protective equipment while responding to an incident in this week’s Field Force Operations (FFO) Course at FEMA’s Center of Domestic Preparedness.
CDP adapts, enhances hazmat training during COBRA construction
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has contingency plans for practically any situation which could alter resident training and that includes construction in one of its most popular on-campus training areas.
In the Spotlight: Joyce Hollingsworth
Joyce Hollingsworth has been ensuring travel vouchers for individuals attending training at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) are certified and paid since 2001.
CDP releases web-based training numbers for July
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its number of web-based course completions for July.