About USCHTA
Our long-term goal is to establish USCHTA & USBTA as the nationally recognized authority for all-hazards cooperative response, the exclusive owner of the National JHRT Training Curriculum, and the central coordinating body for training, technology, and R&D supporting the American CBRN and HAZMAT response community — with Indian Head, MD serving as the operational and innovation epicenter.
Who We Are
The United States CBRN & HAZMAT Technician Association (USCHTA) unites the nation’s military CBRN technicians and public safety hazardous materials professionals within a single collaborative framework. As a sister organization to the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA), we are headquartered at the Bomb Disposal Technology & Training Center (BDTTC) in Indian Head, Maryland, operating alongside the USBTA under a shared infrastructure, partner network, and strategic mission.
USCHTA embodies the next evolution in advancing responder safety and operational capability by fostering collaboration, technology exposure, interoperability, training, innovation, and wellness across the CBRN and HAZMAT professional community. We provide a national platform to bring together tribal, state, local, federal, and military agencies, ensuring strong technical integration and unified doctrine to address today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Membership
Current Eligibility
Active CBRN & HAZMAT technicians in military and public safety response roles
Future Growth
Academia, research, scientific members, international membership, and industry partner membership tiers
Member Benefits
- No-cost advanced training
- Technology exposure and evaluation opportunities
- National networking and collaboration opportunities
- Research, data, and operational standards access
- Wellness & family resilience support
Core Values
- Public Safety & Protection
Dedicated to protecting communities and responders - Operational Excellence
Committed to training realism and mission readiness - Collaboration
Fostering multi-agency interoperability - Innovation
Advancing technology and capability development - Wellness & Resilience
Supporting responder and family wellbeing
Our Core Pillars
Training & Certification
- Real-world, scenario-based all-hazards training
- Delivered nationally at no cost to technician members
- Integrated CBRN + HAZMAT + EOD joint operations
- Mobile Training Teams & Technology Training Events
Technology & Innovation
- Hands-on technology access through industry partnerships
- Test beds for PPE, detection, robotics, mitigation, and decon
- R&D collaboration with government, academia, and industry
Research & Data
- Incident and trend data sharing
- Scientific testing through Indian Head R&D laboratories
- Evidence-based operational best practices
Advocacy & Policy
- Representation for funding, legislation, and standards
- Collective voice for national response capability
Wellness & Resilience
- Peer support and holistic health initiatives
- Wellness embedded across all programs
JHRT Program
- National JHRT curriculum management and certification
- All-hazards cooperative mindset
- Integrated EOD and HAZMAT operations
- National reach-back support through Indian Head labs
Joint Hazard Response Team (JHRT) Program
A cornerstone strategic focus is the development and national deployment of the Joint Hazard Response Team Program. USCHTA & USBTA serve as the Center of Excellence and national authority responsible for JHRT standards, training delivery, research integration, and interoperability between EOD, CBRN, HAZMAT, K9, tactical, and emergency management partners.
