NDPC affiliates are institutions that operate under the shared coordination of DHS’s National Training and Education Division. While not members, they actively contribute to the NDPC’s national training mission by participating in quarterly coordination meetings, sharing expertise and resources when needed, and aligning with NDPC’s mission to enhance national preparedness.
Naval Postgraduate School (NPS)
As an NDPC affiliate, the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) brings strategic academic depth and homeland security research to the consortium. Through its Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS), NPS provides graduate-level education and executive training to senior leaders in emergency management, public safety, and national security. This affiliate strengthens the NDPC by embedding strategic policy insight, innovation, and interagency coordination into the broader training ecosystem.
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI), operated by FEMA, plays a key role in national emergency management education. As an NDPC affiliate, EMI provides a foundational link between the consortium’s operational training programs and FEMA’s doctrine-based emergency management instruction. Its focus on planning, leadership development, and national preparedness policy enhances the NDPC’s ability to deliver integrated, whole-community training solutions aligned with FEMA’s broader mission.