About Us

The Forecast Decision Training Branch (FDTB) develops and delivers training on the integrated elements of the forecast and warning process within National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Weather Service (NWS) forecast offices, national centers, and river forecast centers. FDTB instructors develop and deliver a variety of in-residence, teletraining, and on-line asynchronous training content to meet this mission. Our goal is to increase expertise among NOAA/NWS personnel so that they can better serve the public during forecast and warning operations. FDTB is co-located with the Cooperative Program for Operational Meteorology, Education and Training (COMET) in Boulder, Colorado.