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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Snapshot: Hazardous Materials Training
Students and instructors discuss containment principles during hazardous materials training this week at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.
CDP releases Virtual Instructor-Led Training schedule for June
The Center for Domestic Preparedness has released its Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) schedule for the month of June.
Online Health Sector Emergency Preparedness II Course to launch in June
Earlier this year, the Center for Domestic Preparedness placed its Health Sector Emergency Preparedness I course online. In June, the center will expand on this training with the online version of Health Sector Emergency Preparedness II.
CDP posts on-campus training offerings for June, July, August.
The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ on-campus training offerings for June, July and August have been posted on the center’s website.
CDP releases non-resident, indirect training numbers for April
The Center for Domestic Preparedness released its non-resident and indirect training numbers for April this week.
Snapshot: PMC training
Students practice cutting through PVC pipes this week in the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Protective Measures Course.
CDP Blood Lab passes annual compliance inspection
The Center for Domestic Preparedness passed its annual Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) inspection April 23 with a rating of ‘substantial compliance.’
CDP hazmat training subject of Firefighter Nation article
Hazardous materials training provided by FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness was recently showcased in an article on Firefighter Nation’s website.
Army team assists CDP in updating COBRATF
A team from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command toured FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness May 13, focusing on its Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Training Facility.
Snapshot: RP training
The CDP's three-day Respiratory Protection: Program Development and Administration Course teaches responders to develop, administer and sustain a viable respiratory protection program for their organization.