Before registering for a program at CDP you must have a FEMA SID.
If you do not have a FEMA SID or can’t remember your FEMA SID visit https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/. There you will be able to register or retrieve your SID number. Once you have your FEMA SID you can continue with the registration process outlined below.
Registration Process
Step 1: If you haven’t already, register for a CDP Training Administration System (CTAS) account at https://cdp.dhs.gov/elms/.
Step 2: State, local and tribal students should complete the Training Course Application and Medical Screening Form, filling in the electronic form(s) and printing before submitting. Federal, international and private sector students, click here.
Step 3: Process the application through your chain of command/local approval authority.
Step 4: Submit the completed application to your State Point of Contact (POC)
Step 5: The State POC will review the application and forward it to the CDP for scheduling.
CONFIRMATION of Scheduled Training Classes:
- State-approved applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail with class dates from their CDP Resident Training Coordinator.
- Approximately two-to-three weeks prior to the approved class dates, the applicant will receive a "Travel Documents" e-mail with instructions to log in to CTAS (https://cdp.dhs.gov/elms/) to retrieve all associated paperwork and travel documents (NOTE: You will need your CTAS Login Name and Password to enter this site).
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Training Course Application (PDF, 209 Kb)
Medical Screening Form (PDF, 133 Kb)
Resident Program List (PDF, 13 Kb)