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SUMMARY:Operation Firebird | Technology Training Event (TTE) | Phoenix\, AZ
DESCRIPTION: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 Tempe Department of Public Works (DPW)\, 55 South Priest Drive\, Tempe AZ 85281. \nThe USBTA\, USCHTA\, The Phoenix and Tempe Police Department Bomb Squads\, the Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations Team along with a variety of Industry Partners will conduct a Technology Training Exercise involving multiple disciplines and equipment related to Military and Public Safety Bomb and HAZMAT Technicians\, and on missions in real world environments. This TTE meets formal training requirements for Bomb and HAZMAT Technician proficiency\, in standard HAZMAT instruction and outlined in the national guidelines for Bomb Squads \nUnder the supervision of USBTA and USCHTA Observer Controllers (OCs)\, the participants will receive classroom and hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment including x-ray\, homemade explosives\, chemical detection\, robotics\, bomb and HAZMAT suits\, rigging\, UAV’s\, disruptors\, shaped charges and receive information on emerging threats and case studies. \nRegistration Options\nRegistration is available for this event for: \n\nParticipants (Active Bomb Technicians)\nIndustry Partners\nObservers\nUSBTA Staff\n\nIMPORTANT: 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. \nEvent Location\n\nTempe Department of Public Works (DPW)\n55 South Priest Drive\, Tempe\, AZ 85281 [Map]\n\nEvent Dates\n\nTuesday\, March 3 – Thursday\, March 5\, 2026\nParticipant Travel Days: Monday\, March 2 and Friday\, March 6\, 2026\nIndustry & Staff Travel Days: Sunday\, March 1 and Friday\, March 6\, 2026\n\nAirport\n\nPhoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)\n3400 Sky Harbor Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ 85034 [Map]\n\nHotels\nWe have secured lodging at two hotels in the Phoenix area and wanted to share the booking links for your use at the government rate. These room blocks will expire on February 20\, 2026. Please be sure to edit the dates of your stay. \n\nDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Phoenix\n320 North 44th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ 85008 [Map]\nRESERVATION LINK\nMarriott Phoenix Airport\n1101 North 44th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ 85008 [Map]\nRESERVATION LINK\n\nShipping Location\n\nPhoenix Police Department Bomb Squad\n2725 E Air Lane\, Phoenix\, AZ 85034\nPOC: Det. E. Sarabia – 602-757-9622\n\nPoints of Contact\n\nPaul Perricone – 917-916-6091 – pperricone@usbta.us\nAmber Lowe – 240-787-2915 – alowe@usbta.us\nTravis Rebello – 508-717-7987 – trebello@uschta.us\nJeff Winn – 413-530-2956 – jwinn@uschta.us
URL:https://usbta.us/event/operation-firebird/
LOCATION:Tempe Department of Public Works\, 55 South Priest Drive\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
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