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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 has seat openings in upcoming RAD TtT and HEC courses.
April offerings have seat openings

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has seat openings in upcoming Radiological Series Train-the-Trainer (RAD TtT) and Evidence Collection in a Hazardous Materials Environment (HEC) courses.

CDP Superintendent Tony Russell participated this week in the DHS third annual Chemical Defense Program Review.
CDP superintendent participates in DHS Chemical Defense Review

Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Superintendent Tony Russell participated this week in the Department of Homeland Security’s third annual Chemical Defense Program Review.

CDP Instructor Heather Harper.
In the Spotlight: Heather Harper

A Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) instructor since 2022, Heather Harper has approximately 12 years of healthcare emergency management experience with a large healthcare system that provides Level 1 and 3 trauma care.

CDP released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for January.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for January

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) this week released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for January.

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.

A student reviews capacity of a hospital unit in preparation for a possible influx of patients during the HCL Course.
Snapshot: Response preparation

A student reviews the capacity of a hospital unit in preparation for a possible influx of patients during this week’s Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

CDP Alum Diogenes Ayala.
CDP alum recognized by partner training organization

A Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) grad was recognized this week for delivering more than 40 classes and training nearly 600 responders and others in bombing prevention awareness and preparedness in fiscal year 2023.

CDP considering COBRA entry for HMT students.
CDP considering COBRA entry for HMT students

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) is currently reviewing the curriculum for its Hazardous Materials Technician (HMT) Course to see which tasks students can perform in the training bays at its Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility (COBRATF).

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

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

CDP hosts an annual Tribal Nations Training Week.
CDP offers virtual Tribal Nations Training

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) hosts an annual Tribal Nations Training Week, the largest event of its type in the Department of Homeland Security.