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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 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.

Students examine a subject for radioactivity in the CDP's Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO) Course.
Snapshot: RERO Course

Students examine a subject for radioactivity this week in the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO) Course.

CDP continues work on a mobile app to assist responders in applying for CDP training.
CDP continuing work on mobile app

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness is continuing work on a mobile app to assist responders in applying for CDP training.