Center for Domestic Preparedness Offers Training Courses

The Center for Domestic Preparedness ‘CDP’ has posted it’s course schedule for the 1st Quarter of 2010. Many emergency responders may not realize this valuable resource is available and that the transportation, training, meals and lodging are fully funded by the DHS.

Plan now to train at the nation’s premier all-hazards training center in 2010! FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP), located in Anniston, Alabama, is the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s only federally chartered Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) training center.

The CDP began operations in June 1998 as the only all-hazards training center, offering training on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) weapons. While the training tempo has increased dramatically, the CDP’s training programs provide the very best in advanced hands-on training for America’s emergency responders. On March 31, 2007, the Noble Training Facility (NTF) was transferred from the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) to the CDP. NTF is the only hospital facility in the United States dedicated to training hospital and health care professionals in disaster preparedness and response.

Again, if you are a state or local emergency responder, this training is completely funded by DHS at no cost to you or your jurisdiction. CDP will fly you into Atlanta airport, pick you up, transport you to the CDP training center, and provide all meals and lodging. For federal, civilian and international requests, please contact them.

Center for Domestic Preparedness Site.