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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 conducts its first ICE since 2020.
CDP holds first ICE since 2020

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness conducted its first Integrated Capstone Event (ICE) since 2020 earlier today, bringing together more than 60 healthcare responders from two courses to work through a mass casualty scenario.

Responders work to contain a simulated gas leak during training at the CDP.
Snapshot: HMT Training

Responders work to contain a simulated gas leak during training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP begins work on HMT web-based refresher course.
CDP begins work on HMT refresher course

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness begins work this month on a web-based refresher version of its resident Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT) Course.

CDP conducts training exercises for Birmingham Police Department as the city prepares to host the World Games.
CDP conducts training exercises for Birmingham Police Department

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is supporting the Birmingham, Alabama, Police Department with training exercises this week as the city prepares to host the World Games.

CDP to host its 2022 Hurricane Theme Week April 3-9.
CDP to host annual Hurricane Theme Week in April

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host its 2022 Hurricane Theme Week April 3-9 on its campus in Anniston, Alabama.

Black Chief Officers Committee tours CDP.
Black Chief Officers Committee tours CDP

Six board members of the Black Chief Officers Committee visited FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness Feb. 23-24 to learn more about the training offered by the center.

Students discuss triage and coding of patients during the HERO course.
Snapshot: HERO triage

Students discuss triage and coding of patients during the Healthcare Emergency Response Operations for CBRNE Incidents (HERO) Course this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

Instructor Craig Martinez.
Spotlight on: Craig Martinez

A law enforcement instructor at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness, Craig Martinez has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including nine years in the Marine Corps and more than 16 as a New York City police officer.

CDP readies for 2022 Tribal Nations Training Week.
CDP readies for 2022 Tribal Nations Training Week

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness is gearing up for its annual Tribal Nations Training Week, the largest event of its type in the Department of Homeland Security.