Snapshot: Emergency Response Training
Students from Piedmont University learn to triage and treat patients while wearing personal protective equipment during the Healthcare Emergency Response Operations for CBRNE Incidents (HERO) Course this week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.
Snapshot: Hazmat Training
First responders learn technical decontamination procedures during Hazardous Material Operations training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness. The CDP’s five-day HMO course provides responders the information and skills required of operations-level HAZMAT technicians.
Snapshot: Extrication Training
The Center for Domestic Preparedness' Field Force Extrication (FFE) course is designed to teach responders techniques to defeat various devices protestors use to illegally block streets and buildings, prolonging public and private service disruptions and public freedom of movement.
CDP releases resident course schedule for April, May
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the months of April and May.
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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 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
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.
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.
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
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.
Snapshot: RERO Course
Students examine a subject for radioactivity this week in the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Radiological Emergency Response Operations (RERO) Course.
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.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for January
The CDP this week released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for January.