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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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Linda Mastandrea, director of FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination.
CDP partners with FEMA's Office of Disability Integration and Coordination

The CDP is partnering with FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination to enhance what it currently teaches responders about dealing with persons with disabilities.

The Center is delivering an abbreviated version of its EHTER OPS course this week to responders in Auburn, CA.
CDP takes one of its most popular healthcare courses ‘on the road’

The Center for Domestic Preparedness is in California this week, providing responders a condensed, mobile version of one of its most popular healthcare courses.

Department of Health and Human Services and CDP officials discuss opportunities to expand the department’s involvement in the development and delivery of CDP healthcare training.
Senior HHS officials visit CDP campus

The Center for Domestic Preparedness recently hosted three senior officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Healthcare experts consult on the curriculum for the new DREAM course.
‘DREAM’ course taking shape

The Center for Domestic Preparedness is one step closer to launching its DREAM (Disaster Related Exposure Assessment and Monitoring) course.

A team of responders navigates through a disaster scene in the CDP’s Advanced Responder Training Complex.
CDP releases July training numbers

The CDP has released its training numbers for the month of July.

DHS and FEMA Asset Management experts observe the railcar trainer at the Center’s Cobra (Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological) Training Facility.
CDP Asset Management Team named one of best in DHS

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ Asset Management Division has been named one of the best operations of its type in the Department of Homeland Security.

A squad leader directs the movements of his team during Field Force Operations training at the CDP.
CDP course certified by national law enforcement organization

A Center for Domestic Preparedness course has been certified by the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training.

Responders can currently choose from four online CDP courses.
Demand remains high for CDP’s newest courses

The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ online courses continue to average approximately 500 course completions per month.

Healthcare workers take care of a ‘patient’ who exhibited symptoms of a highly infectious disease.
CDP to host training weeks focused on Highly Infectious Diseases

The Center for Domestic Preparedness will host two theme weeks in the coming months centered on highly infectious diseases.

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CDP to be on display from Louisiana to Chicago to Sacramento

The CDP has announced its ‘road show’ display schedule for the next 100 days.