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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 released September resident course calendar.
CDP releases September resident course calendar

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ resident training calendar for September includes a week dedicated to train the trainer courses as well as its normal catalog of incident command, hazardous materials, healthcare and law enforcement offerings.

CDP Instructor Scott Davonski.
In the Spotlight: Scott Davonski

In addition to being a hazardous materials instructor for FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness the past four years, Scott Davonski is the deputy fire chief for a federal research facility, a deputy chief instructor at the Suffolk County, Virginia Fire Academy, and an instructional coordinator with the Suffolk County Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services Division.

CDP delivers unique virtual training to underserved jurisdictions on the east coast.
CDP delivers unique virtual training to underserved communities

During the past year, FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has delivered unique virtual training to three underserved jurisdictions on the east coast.

CDP distance learning offerings include identification of homemade explosives.
Distance learning offerings include identification of homemade explosives

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness has a library of self-paced, web-based training offerings responders can access anywhere, using a computer or compatible mobile device.

Students hold a mock press conference during training at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.
Snapshot: MPI Course

Students hold a mock press conference during training this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP’s Evening Lecture Series adds value to resident training.
CDP’s Evening Lecture Series adds value to resident training

When FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness conducted its Hurricane Theme Week in early April, the week’s Evening Lecture Series reflected the theme – Hospital Planning for Mass Casualty Incident Surges: Natural Disasters.

CDP is working with DHS CWMD to create web-based Post-BioWatch Actionable Result Sampling Refresher Training.
CDP assists DHS with sampling training for first responders

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is working with the Department of Homeland Security’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Office to create web-based Post-BioWatch Actionable Result Sampling Refresher Training.

CDP has released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for March.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for March

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness this week released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for March.

CDP hosts representatives from Stillman College.
CDP expands HBCU partnerships

In March, when the Center for Domestic Preparedness hosted representatives from Stillman College, it continued a long-standing organizational practice to explore mutual educational and training opportunities with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Responders practice using extrication tools this week in the Field Force Extrication Tactics (FFE) Course.
Snapshot: FFE Course

Responders practice using extrication tools this week in the Field Force Extrication Tactics (FFE) Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.