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CDPS Training Around the State

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CDPS Training Around the State

CDPS Training Around the State

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  NEW THIS WEEK 

The Center for Domestic Preparedness is now offering the Emergency Medical Operations for CBRNE Incidents (EMO) and Intermediate Hands-On Training for CBRNE Incidents (HOT-I) course for Emergency Medical Services, Healthcare, Public Health, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and Hospital Staff, including Physicians and Nurses. Responders must be state-licensed Paramedics, EMTs, or Emergency Care Providers.

This training is fully funded for the target audience.

Training Dates:

EMO HOT-I

8/9 – 8/15/2026

EMO HOT-I

11/8 – 11/14/2026

EMO HOT-I

11/29 – 12/5/2026

Response to Controlled Dangerous Substances: Fentanyl, Analogs and Pharmaceutical Based Agents

CDS course availability through September 30, 2026

8/16 – 8/20/2026

8/30 – 9/3/2026

9/20 – 9/24/2026

Overview

In this course responders receive instruction on assessment for identifying and operating in an environment where dangerous substances may be present, discuss the risk to law enforcement and public safety colleagues in the response; identify potential health impacts of exposure to Controlled Dangerous Substances: Fentanyl, Analogs and Pharmaceutical Based Agents and how to safely care for victims of an exposure; personal protective equipment and decontamination and special considerations related to scene safety, evidence collection and operational response. Students will receive instruction and practical application instruction in threat identification and scene response.

Target Audience

The target audience is law enforcement personnel and first responders from all jurisdictions across the country who may encounter a controlled dangerous situation where PBAs, Fentanyl, and or analogs agents may be present.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Course Prerequisites. To be eligible to attend the course, a student must:

a. Hazardous Materials Awareness (AWR-358) or equivalent (available online on the Center for Domestic Preparedness website https://cdp.dhs.gov/training/course/AWR-358%20dL )

b. IS-100.b, Introduction to the Incident Command System, IS-100, or any other ICS-100 series courses;

c. IS-200.b, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, IS-200, or any other ICS-200 series;

d. Students must also be physically capable of completing all learning activities and exercises which include the ability to function in PPE and stand for long periods and the ability to move tactically as a member of a security or clearing team.

How to Apply 

Planning Practitioner Program

The Integrated Emergency Management Branch has openings for emergency management planners to apply to the FY27 Planning Practitioner Program

The Planning Practitioner Program (PPP) is a series of two (2) resident courses (E0237: and E0238) that are each five (5) days in length, as well as Online Planning Practitioner Capstone (K0243). The courses are not offered individually, and candidates must complete the two classroom courses in sequential order. Participants must apply and be selected by an annual evaluation board with the first of the two courses being offered in the first quarter of the fiscal year.

The Planning Practitioner Program series is designed for experienced individuals with significant responsibility in operational planning programs. Students should have ongoing planning requirements within their current role. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in emergency management planning activities, including:

  • Appointed emergency management staff from local, state, tribal, territorial, and Federal emergency management offices with current operational planning responsibilities.

  • Public safety or political appointees who currently conduct operational planning within the emergency management field.

  • Personnel serving in various emergency management disciplines (e.g., private sector, law enforcement, fire, public works, and public health) who have a substantial current operational planning responsibility.

How to Apply 

FEMA’s National Integration Center is offering ‘Alert and Warning Technical Assistance’ designed to help emergency managers improve the speed, reach, and effectiveness of public alerts and warnings. The workshop is open to public sector warning authority officials including emergency managers, public information officers, social media coordinators, as well as public outreach coordinators. 

The two-day workshop is being offered via Zoom on July 21-22, and again on August 25-26. Attached are flyers for both workshops. The information is identical except for the dates and registration links.

July Flyer               August Flyer

OBP Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) Awareness Courses 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Office for Bombing Prevention (OBP) and the Center for Domestic Preparedness have partnered to provide bombing prevention awareness learning opportunities for first responders, public safety personnel, and private sector partners through Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT). VILT courses provide basic bombing prevention information ranging from IED construction and classification to the terrorist attack cycle. All online virtual training courses are conducted with a live instructor, using an online learning platform. Participants can connect to the learning platform via most devices that can access the internet. VILTs are great for participants with time constraints as most classes are approximately one-hour in length and can be taken independently.

Fully Funded Training Openings: Center for Domestic Preparedness

The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has immediate, fully funded seats available through September 2026 for Local, State, Tribal, and Territorial first responders and receivers.

Available courses cover Healthcare Leadership (HCL/HERT), Incident Command (IC), Public Order/Field Force Operations, and advanced HazMat/Radiological response.

View Open Courses: Browse the CDP Training Calendar for individual course webpages.

More Info: Check out the CDP Student Handbook.

Contact: Reach out to Ronnie Warren (Program Coordinator) at 256-452-9770 or Ronnie.Warren@fema.dhs.gov with any questions.

New From the Center for Domestic Preparedness

  • Law Enforcement National Security Training Week will be placed on the calendar at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to getting you rescheduled soon. If you are scheduled for training with another agency, please contact that agency for training updates.

Basic Radio Training Videos

We encourage you to utilize the three links provided below. These links lead to foundational radio usage training materials, which were created by the Metro Area. While they offer a useful introductory overview and serve as an excellent refresher or source of quick tips, they should not be considered a replacement for comprehensive, in-depth training.

Radio Care

Failure Modes

Interoperability

Center for Domestic Preparedness

The CDP, located in Anniston, Alabama, offers advanced, hands-on training at its dedicated training center. All CDP training programs are accredited and funded through our federal budget, with no travel or training costs to you or your agency.

The CDP’s emergency response training curricula are among the most comprehensive in the nation. Combined with our premier facilities, they provide high-quality, full-scale training experiences. For state, local, and tribal government emergency responders, all training is fully funded by DHS at no cost to you or your jurisdiction. We provide air travel to Atlanta, ground transportation to and from the CDP, as well as all meals and lodging.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions.

PER 371 Cybersecurity Incident Response and Management

This course is resident in College Station, TX, however TEEX will cover the cost of flights, lodging and meals for all qualified participants. Course dates and registration information can be found at: https://teex.org/class/per371/

Dates for the PER 371 are:

  • July 27–31

  • August 10–14

  • August 23–27

  • August 31-4

CAMEO® for Planning

Understand the hazardous material threat in your jurisdiction. Experienced instructors will train participants how to use the CAMEO® software suite to facilitate planning for hazardous material incidents. This training focuses on CAMEO Data Manager, CAMEO Chemicals, and MARPLOT®. 

This month-long class includes:

Online classroom with 24/7 access to weekly lessons.

Videos & activities.

Weekly, scheduled live Q&A webinars .

1-hour Zoom call on the first day of class.

Four 2-hour webinars on the remaining four days.

Two sessions in 2026: 

  • Session 2: October 22 – November 19 (Thursday webinars)  

For more information, please visit our website or download the attached flyer with an active registration link.

CAMEO® for Response – NEW CLASS!

 CAMEO® for Response focuses on using the suite during live responses.  Greater emphasis on CAMEO® Chemicals and ALOHA® than our planning class. The course is designed for emergency responders with basic CAMEO® skills as well as those new to the CAMEO® Suite.

This self-paced class includes:

Immediate access.

Online classroom with 24/7 access to all lessons.

Videos, activities, & quizzes ensure mastery of the CAMEO® skills presented

Access to Instructor assistance if needed, no scheduled webinars.

Go at YOUR pace. Revisit lessons at any time.

For more information and enrollment link, please visit our website or see the attached flyer with an active enrollment link.

National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC)

All your favorite virtual trainings have been scheduled for 2026. Visit the NDPTC website now to view the full schedule and secure your spot!

Please note that the time zones may be different for each delivery and are shown in parenthesis after the date and time.

September 22 – 23, 2026; 1pm – 5pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

AWR-217: Tsunami Awareness

August 4 – 5, 2026; 1pm – 5pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

September 28 – 29, 2026; 8am – 12pm (Hawaii) Register for this delivery (Demo)

AWR-228: Community Resilience

July 15 – 16, 2026; 2pm – 6pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

September 8 – 9, 2026; 1pm – 5pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

AWR-319: Leveraging Tools for Conducting Damage Assessments

August 27 – 28, 2026; 2pm – 6pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

AWR-331: Winter Weather Hazards Science & Preparedness

September 29 – 30, 2026; 1pm – 5pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

October 20 – 21, 2026; 2pm – 6pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

AWR-343: Hurricane Awareness

July 21 – 22, 2026; 2pm – 6pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

August 18 – 19, 2026; 2pm – 6pm (Eastern) Register for this delivery

AWR-345: Uncrewed Aircraft Systems in Disaster Management

Instructor-led In-Person or Hybrid Learning

Remote NDPTC courses

AWR-160: WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders Online

AWR-160-SAT: Standardized Awareness Training

BABAA Training Videos

Dear FEMA Grants Community,

The Grant Programs Directorate is pleased to announce the launch of the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) video series. These short videos provide quick, online access to information in a concise format, helping ensure recipients and subrecipients are aware of key compliance requirements. The objective is to facilitate understanding and adherence with domestic preference requirements, thereby promoting compliance across subject FEMA-funded infrastructure projects.

So far, two short informative videos have been issued and added to the FEMA BABAA Training Website:

  1. Build America, Buy America Overview Video: This 5-minute video provides an introduction to BABAA, detailing the requirements for compliance. It is designed to be beneficial for both new recipients as well as those needing a refresher on BABAA.

  2. Build America, Buy America Stakeholders Video: This 5-minute video delves into the key stakeholders involved in BABAA compliance, outlining their primary responsibilities. It highlights who is responsible for BABAA policy and implementation, ensuring a clear understanding of the roles and duties.

We encourage you to watch these videos to enhance your understanding of BABAA, including the compliance requirements. Additional videos will be posted on the FEMA BABAA Training Website as they become available.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT

State of Colorado 2023 – 2026 IPP and the 2026 Colorado Preparedness Outlook

You, Me, and Accessibility: Let’s Learn Together!

Here are some trainings to put you ahead of the learning curve!

MORE INFORMATION

With coordinated efforts, Colorado communities can become better equipped with the knowledge and skills to handle disasters and build true resilience.

National Exercise Program – Request Exercise Support

Exercise Starter Kits

Unlocking Preparedness: A Closer Look at Exercise Starter Kits

An Exercise Starter Kit is a comprehensive set of sample materials and templates designed to empower organizations and jurisdictions in conducting discussion-based exercises. FEMA National Exercise Division has recently rolled out new Exercise Stater Kits, strategically aligned with the 2023–2026 National Exercise Program Principals’ Exercise Priorities. You can find the Exercise Starter Kit Webinar recording [HERE]. 

What’s Inside an Exercise Starter Kit? 

Each Exercise Starter Kit comes equipped with a range of essential components, ensuring a thorough and effective exercise experience. These components include: 

  • Templates aligned to Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program providing a structured foundation.

  • Sample Facilitator/Evaluator Guide: Offering guidance for those overseeing the exercise.

  • Sample Conduct Slides: Aiding in the presentation of information during the exercise.

  • Sample Situation Manual: Providing a reference document for participants.

  • Sample Placemat: Enhancing the visual aspect of the exercise.

  • Sample Exercise Evaluation Guides: Integrated into the facilitator/evaluator guide for comprehensive evaluation.

Customizing Your Exercise Starter Kit 

Flexibility is key, and the Exercise Starter Kits are designed to be adaptable to the unique needs of each organization/jurisdiction. The customization process involves: 

  • Exercise Objectives: Aligned with standardized capability targets, these objectives can be modified to fit specific plans, policies, and procedures.

  • Tailored Questions: Organized around core capabilities, allowing customization for specific outcomes.

Where to Access Exercise Starter Kits 

Accessibility is a priority. Exercise Starter Kits are publicly available, requiring no sign-in. They can be found in the Emergency Management Toolkit section on FEMA’s Preparedness Toolkit (PrepToolkit).  

Exercise Starter Kit Descriptions 

FEMA has developed various Exercise Starter Kits, each focusing on specific themes and core capabilities. Here’s a glimpse into some of them: 

We offer training from:

If you find any part of this document inaccessible, please contact your Integrated Preparedness Specialist:

  • Daniel Poutier, IP Specialist – North Central, North East South East

  • Bobby Woelz, IP Specialist – Northwest, South Central, West

To register for this event please visit the following URL: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/60052e8fb8184890a0d7373001be34ae →

 

Date And Time

2026-06-01 to
2027-07-01
 

Location

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