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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 has released its number of web-based course completions for December.
CDP releases web-based training numbers for March

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness has released its number of web-based course completions for March.

COBRATF construction set to begin in the outdoor training area known as Fisherville (formerly Northville).
COBRATF construction set to begin

Construction will begin next month on a new joint training and storage building at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

CDP wraps up annual Hurricane Theme Week.
CDP wraps up annual Hurricane Theme Week

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness wrapped up its annual Hurricane Theme Week today on its campus in Anniston, Alabama.

Responders secure the scene of a simulated hazardous material incident during HOT-LE course.
Snapshot: HOT-LE

Responders secure the scene of a simulated hazardous material incident during this week’s Intermediate Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents: Law Enforcement Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP concludes its annual Tribal Nations Training Week.
CDP wraps more than a month of tribal-focused training

This week, FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness concludes its annual Tribal Nations Training Week.

CDP's COBRATF currently undergoing its annual Chemical Agent Standard Analytical Reference Material (CASARM) audit.
CASARM audit commences at COBRA

The Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility at the Center for Domestic Preparedness is currently undergoing its annual Chemical Agent Standard Analytical Reference Material (CASARM) audit – one of several routine examinations of the facility by experts from the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and others.

Highlighting opening day of Hurricane Theme Week at the CDP was a lecture by local meteorologists.
CDP kicks off annual Hurricane Theme Week

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness kicked off its annual Hurricane Theme Week today on its campus in Anniston, Alabama.

Students participate in a practical exercise during Hazardous Material Technician training.
Snapshot: HMT Course

Students participate in a practical exercise during Hazardous Material Technician training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP's new Chemical Operations Support Specialist Course is about 75 percent complete.
New chemical ops offering nearing completion

Curriculum developers at the Center for Domestic Preparedness said this week the center’s new Chemical Operations Support Specialist Course is about 75 percent complete.

CDP is installing a variety of outdoor fitness equipment in its Responder Lodging Complex.
CDP installing outdoor fitness equipment

To assist responders in maintaining physical fitness levels while they’re attending resident training, FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness is installing a variety of outdoor fitness equipment in its Responder Lodging Complex.