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

March 3 - March 5

Free

Organizers

Organizers

United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA)

United States CBRN and HAZMAT Technician Association (USCHTA)

The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) and the United States CBRN & HAZMAT Technician Association (USCHTA), 501(c)(3) organizations, will conduct a three-day Technology Training Exercise (TTE) at the Phoenix Fire Special Operations Division, the Phoenix Police Department Bomb Squad Range, and the John R. Davis Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona.

The USBTA, USCHTA, Phoenix Police Department Bomb Squad, Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations Team, and multiple industry partners will conduct a multi-discipline Technology Training Exercise utilizing a wide range of equipment relevant to Military and Public Safety Bomb, CBRN and HAZMAT Technicians. Training will take place in realistic environments and meet formal proficiency requirements for both Bomb, CBRN and HAZMAT Technicians, aligning with national guidelines for instruction.

Under the supervision of USBTA and USCHTA Observer Controllers (OCs), technicians will receive classroom and hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment, including X-ray systems, homemade explosives (HME) instruction, chemical detection tools, robotics, Bomb and HAZMAT PPE, rigging equipment, UAVs, disruptors, shaped charges, and briefings on emerging threats and case studies.

Note:  Please Log In to the USBTA website to RSVP as a Participant

Event Locations

  • Phoenix Fire Special Operations Division
    2430 S 22nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
  • John R. Davis Elementary School
    6209 S 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041
  • 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

Active Technician Registration

1 Going
49 remaining
RSVP Here

USBTA Staff or Industry RSVP

Registration for industry attendees or internal USBTA staff.

12 Going
RSVP Here

Observer RSVP

Open to the public. Subject to event organizer approval.

4 Going
RSVP Here

Phoenix Fire Special Operations Division

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

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