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Center for Domestic Preparedness

Resident Training

If you are a state, local, tribal or territorial government emergency responder, this training is completely funded by DHS at no cost to you or your jurisdiction.

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Resident Training Eligibility

Eligible Attendees

Personnel who are active members within the emergency response community providing immediate support services in preparation, prevention, response, recovery and mitigation of all hazards.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite training requirements can be found under “Prerequisites and Requirements” in each course description.

Verification

All eligibility requirements and prerequisites will be verified by the individual State Administrative Agency Training Point of Contact prior to an application being forwarded to the CDP.


Jurisdictions

See the descriptions below to determine your jurisdiction.

Statewide/Territorial

First responders who have authority to perform duties throughout a state/territorial boundary in accordance with department/agency mission. Examples may include State Police, State Fire Marshal’s Office, State Hazardous Materials Teams, and National Guard.

Local Government

First responders who have authority within a small geographic area to perform official duties in accordance with department/agency mission. Examples may include law enforcement and fire personnel who work at the city, town county or parish level; healthcare providers who work at local hospitals.

Tribal Nation

First responders within a recognized Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation who perform official duties in accordance with local laws and government. Examples may include first responders within tribal or Alaska Native reservations/villages; Indian Health Services.

Special District

First responders within an independent governmental unit that exists separately from, and with substantial administrative and fiscal independence from, general purpose local governments such as county, municipal, and township governments. Examples may include water ports, airports, highways, mass transit, hospitals, water supply, and electric power.

Private Sector

First Responders usually composed within organizations that are privately owned and not part of the government. Examples include corporations (both profit and non-profit) such as railroads, partnerships, and charities. NOTE: Healthcare personnel who work in hospitals responsible for mass casualty incident response do not fall into this category.

FEMA

First responders or personnel who support citizens and emergency personnel to build, sustain, and improve the nations capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Examples may include disaster assistance employees and disaster preparedness employees.

Federal (Non DHS)

First responders who work for the federal government outside of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Examples include DOD employees, Veterans Affairs employees.

DHS

First responders who work for the federal government within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Examples may include U.S. Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Military

Service members who are assigned to specialized fields that directly support response efforts at the federal, state or local level.

  • Military Active Duty personnel are considered federal assets and must fund their training experience to include roundtrip travel, meals, lodging and reimburse for services for the training. Contact a CDP Training Coordinator for further information.
  • Military Reserve personnel are considered federal assets and must fund their training experience to include roundtrip travel, meals, lodging and reimburse for services for the training. Contact a CDP Training Coordinator for further information.
  • National Guard personnel are considered state assets and their training experience is funded by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP).

International

Individuals who work in any of the approved disciplines in support of a foreign government or corporation. Examples may include foreign healthcare workers.

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We have compiled the following information to help prepare you for your visit to the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

FEMA Educational and Training

Participant Standards of Conduct

Read FEMA Policy 123-0-2 (PDF)

View the Standards of Conduct Poster (PDF)

Training Attire

Many CDP courses contain hands-on activities. Casual wear is acceptable for these courses.

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Travel Information

The CDP is located in Anniston, AL at the former Fort McClellan.

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During your Stay at the CDP

Local Transportation, lodging, recreation and dining.

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Need to talk to a Resident Training Coordinator?

For training application and related questions or issues, contact your respective CDP Training Coordinator.
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