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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Florida responders complete week of training at CDP
Nearly 120 responders from across the Sunshine State participated in training April 1-5 on the CDP’s campus in Anniston, Ala.
CDP unveils new mission statement
The CDP on Friday unveiled its new mission statement – “Training the best for the worst.”
CDP preparing for National Preparedness Symposium
The CDP is continuing to prepare for the 2019 National Preparedness Symposium, which it will host May 21-23 on its campus in Anniston, Al.
CDP hosts Tribal Training Week 2019
The CDP hosted its 4th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week, the largest annual tribal training event in the Department of Homeland Security, March 17-22.
CDP to host Tribal Training Week 2019
Preparations are underway for the CDP’s 4th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week – the largest annual tribal training event in the Department of Homeland Security – which will run March 16-23.
CDP Releases February Training Numbers
The CDP has released its training numbers for the month of February.
CDP to receive $20M to enhance facilities
The Center for Domestic Preparedness will receive an additional $20 million to modernize facilities, courtesy of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2019.
CDP's Noble Training Facility to soon have Isolation Ward
The CDP’s Noble Training Facility will soon have a permanent isolation ward where responders will train how to deal with individuals with highly-infectious diseases.
CDP conducts 1st Integrated Capstone Event of 2019
The Center for Domestic Preparedness, in collaboration with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, conducted its first Integrated Capstone Event of 2019 on February 15.
Demand high for newest CDP courses
The Center for Domestic Preparedness’ new online courses are averaging approximately 500 course completions per month.