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Law enforcement officers respond to a variety of scenarios during a large-scale capstone exercise.
Snapshot: Large-scale exercise

Law enforcement officers respond to a variety of scenarios during a large-scale capstone exercise at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP released the number of its August web-based course completions.
CDP releases August web-based training numbers

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) released the number of its August web-based course completions.

The CDS course culminates in a series of hands-on activities, including exercises in the COBRA Training Facility.
Snapshot: Assessing the scene

The CDS course culminates in a series of hands-on activities, including exercises in the COBRA Training Facility.

CDP held its 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week Sept.20-26.
CDP holds 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week

CDP held its 2026 Law Enforcement Theme Week Sept.20-26 at the center’s Anniston, Alabama, campus.

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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.

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.