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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Focus group reviewing CDP’s suite of radiological courses
The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ suite of radiological courses is getting a top-to-bottom examination this week by a team of environmental, emergency management and healthcare representatives from across the county.
CDP continues to support Birmingham (AL), World Games 2021
The Center for Domestic Preparedness continues to assist Birmingham, Ala., as it prepares to host the World Games in 2021.
CDP releases August training numbers
The CDP has released its training numbers for the month of August.
COBRA Blood Lab undergoes compliance inspection
The CDP’s COBRA (Chemical, Ordnance, Biological and Radiological) Training Facility underwent another compliance inspection today – this time an assessment of its blood lab by an inspector from the Army’s Public Health Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
CDP announces dates for next Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week
The Center for Domestic for Domestic Preparedness has announced the dates for its next Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week.
Highly Infectious Disease Theme Week includes number of firsts
The Center for Domestic Preparedness recently wrapped up the first of two Highly Infectious Disease (HID) Theme Weeks it will host during 2019 on its campus in Anniston, Ala.
CDP to recognize ‘Indirect Training’ cadre
A recently released report from the CDP’s Indirect Authorized Training Program office says the Center is projected to award ‘Gold’ status to 17 IATP trainers this fiscal year.
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.
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.
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.