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Operation Firebird | Technology Training Event (TTE) | Phoenix, AZ

March 3, 2026 - March 5, 2026

Free

Organizers

Organizers

United States CBRN & HAZMAT Technician Association (USCHTA)

United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA)

The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) and the United States CBRN Hazmat Technician Association (USCHTA) both 501(c)(3), will conduct a 3-day Technology Training Exercise (TTE) at the Phoenix Fire Special Operations Division, Phoenix PD Bomb Squad Range in Phoenix, Arizona.

The USBTA, USCHTA, The Phoenix Police Department Bomb Squad the Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations Team along with a variety of Industry will conduct a Technology Training Exercise involving multiple disciplines and equipment related to Military and Public Safety Bomb and Haz-Mat Technicians, missions in Real life environments. This TTE meets formal training requirements for Bomb and Haz-Mat Technician proficiency, in standard Haz-Mat instruction and outlined in the national guidelines for Bomb Squads.

Under the supervision of USBTA and USCHTA Observer Controllers (OCs), the Technicians will have classroom and hands on training with State-of-the-Art Equipment including X-Ray, Homemade Explosives, Chemical Detection, Robotics, Bomb and Haz-Mat Suits, Rigging, UAV’s, Disruptors, Shape Charges and receive information on Emerging Threats and Case Studies.

Registration Options

Registration is available for this event for:

  • Participants (Active Technicians)
  • Industry Partners
  • Observers
  • USCHTA Staff

IMPORTANT: You must be logged in to enable registration for the various types based on your membership profile.  If you do not see a registration option you expect to see, please call Amber Lowe at (240) 787-2915.

Event Locations

  • Phoenix Fire Special Operations Division
    2430 S 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
  • Phoenix Police Department Bomb Squad Range
    3535 S 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009

Event Dates

  • TTE: Tuesday, March 3rd – Thursday, March 5th, 2026
  • Travel Days: Monday, March 2nd and Friday, March 6th, 2026

Airport

  • Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)
    3400 Sky Harbor Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Hotel

  • TBD – Phoenix Downtown Area

Shipping Locations

  • 2725 E Air Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85034
    POC: Det. E. Sarabia – 602-757-9622
  • Phoenix Fire Special Operations Division
    2430 S 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
    POC: TBD

Points of Contact

 

 

 

Industry Partners

Registration for Industry Partners

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Active Technician Registration

3 Going
47 remaining
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USCHTA Staff

Registration for internal USCHTA staff

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Observer Registration

Open to the public. Subject to event organizer approval.

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Phoneix Fire Special Operations Division

2430 S 22nd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85009 United States

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