In person training conducted at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, AL.
Center for Domestic Preparedness Training conducted at select state and local venues.
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Overview of the
Center for Domestic Preparedness
Background of
The Center for
Domestic Preparedness
The Center for Domestic Preparedness provides advanced, all-hazards training to approximately 50,000 emergency responders annually from state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as the federal government, foreign governments, and private entities, as available. The scope of training includes preparedness, protection, and response.
Since it opened its doors in 1998, the CDP has trained more than 1.3 million responders.
Responders in 17 different disciplines – Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Service, Governmental Administrative, Hazardous Materials, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Public Health, Public Safety Communications, Public Works, Agriculture, Education, Citizen/Community Volunteer, Information Technology, Security and Safety, Search and Rescue, and Transportation – train at the CDP.
The responders come from all 50 states and territories, as well as a number of foreign countries.
![The Center for Domestic Preparedness Building (top right), Noble Training Building (bottom left), Cobra Training Building (center left), and the Advanced Responder Training Complex (bottom center)](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20210104202205im_/https://cdp.dhs.gov/images/facilities.jpg)