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CDP has seat openings in upcoming fall classes.
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.

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 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 hosted its inaugural Law Enforcement Training Week.
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 has released its resident training calendar for the month of November.
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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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.

CDP Toxic Gas-Forming Reactions distance learning course being readied for release.
Toxic gas response course being readied for release

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness is readying its Toxic Gas-Forming Reactions Training distance learning course for release. It is expected to be available online at the beginning of May.

CDP Bus Driver William Ford.
In the Spotlight: William Ford

William Ford has been ensuring students get to class on time most of his life.