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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In the Spotlight: Jessica Burchett
Jessica Burchett joined the workforce at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) as a temperature screener in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic
CDP releases web-based training numbers for September
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) released the number of its web-based course completions for September.
CDP releases 2nd quarter FY2025 resident training calendar
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its resident training calendar for the first three months of 2025.
CDP Law Enforcement Theme Week scheduled next month
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host a law enforcement-themed training week in November featuring training on a variety of topics, including active shooter response, mass casualty incident response, and critical decision-making.
CDP releases resident training numbers for fiscal year 2024
FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released the number of course completions recorded in fiscal year 2024 by those who trained on its campus in Anniston, Alabama.
Renovation continues at CDP’s ARTC, dorm
A multi-use facility is under construction with a planned completion date in late 2025 at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).
CDP preparing for 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week
Registration is expected to open later this month for the Center for Domestic Preparedness’ (CDP’s) 10th annual Tribal Nations Training Week.
Snapshot: Shelter Assessment
Students conduct a simulated health and safety inspection of a disaster shelter during this week’s Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER) - Operations Course at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.
CDP releases resident course schedule for the rest of 2024
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has released its schedule of available course offerings for the remainder of 2024.
In the Spotlight: Timothy Vayder
Dr. Timothy Vayder has been an instructor at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) since 2016.