Last month across ATF: ATF's ESF
#13
supported Hurricane Helene recovery; hosted discussion on machinegun conversion devices; helped ensure
#UNGA79
safety; assisted in the I-75 shooter manhunt; investigated high-profile cases; and honored our own. More at .
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12. This year’s theme strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. For key smoke alarm safety tips and guidelines go to .
#ATF
@KYDOCJT
and
@ATFLouisville
have partnered together for a decade to host an invaluable post-blast training course. The weeklong course teaches explosives identification, effects of explosions, recognizing IEDs, and collecting evidence from explosions.
ATF’s National Response Team deployed to Springfield, Pa., following a fire at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School.
The National Response Team and ATF Philadelphia Field Division are working with Springfield Police and Fire Marshal, Pa State Police and Delaware County CID.
Brice McCracken, Special Agent in Charge,
@ATF_NCETR
offered information on ATF's Fire Research Laboratory and the collaboration with the nation's fire service.
#USFASummit
#FireServiceOneVoice
Today, on this solemn anniversary, ATF joins the nation in remembering and honoring those who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. We also honor the memories and sacrifices of those who died from illnesses connected to their work during recovery efforts.
#NeverForget
Meet Lily, ATF Philadelphia Field Division’s Search Enhanced Evidence (S.E.E.K.) trained Explosives Detection K9!
Her job is to find explosives, firearms and ammunition to help keep our communities safe.
#InternationalDogDay
#WeAreATF
Happy
#InternationalDogDay
! K-9 Scooby and his handler from
@cityofwinnipeg
completed a course at ATF's Canine Training Center on April 26, 2024, where Scooby learned to detect ignitable liquids used to initiate arson fires. Learn more at
#TrustYourDog
ATF K-9 teams and Certified Explosives Specialists are providing support to the multi-interagency security effort in Chicago this week for the DNC. ATF's SRT is also present to provide emergency response capabilities as needed. Learn more at
#ATF
Last month at ATF: the National Tracing Center traced the gun used in the assassination attempt of former President Trump; numerous cases were adjudicated w/ hefty sentencings; NRT responded to a
@USPS
fire;
@ATF_NCETR
held a N.Y. Raven’s Challenge & more
A reinvestigation of a fatal New Year’s Eve 2021 Tacoma, Washington, fire by Certified Fire Investigators from the ATF Seattle Field Division led to a more than 81-year sentence for Tacoma serial arsonist Sarah Jane Ramey. Read more at .
The Raven's Challenge, the world's largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads & military explosive ordnance disposal teams, kicked off at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany. ATF hosts this training in partnership with US Army for 100 agencies.
ATF is the only U.S. government agency with fire & arson investigation as part of its core mission. The programs supporting that mission – explosives, fire, K-9 & response team operations – fall under
@ATF_NCETR
. Read more at .
#WeAreATF
ATF graduated its most recent class of furry crime fighting partners at the National Canine Division. Seven labs completed the elite 24-week Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 course. They can detect 1,000s of explosive compounds & work off leash.
#TrustYourDog
.
@ATFLouisville
is proud to host the Raven's Challenge, an international explosives training event tackling emerging explosive threats that our military & public safety bomb squads encounter daily. Participants include teams from
@lexkypolice
,
@LMPD
,
@kystatepolice
& many more.
The National Odor Recognition Test program is part of the ATF National Canine Division, which is responsible for training the K-9 teams at ATF and other law enforcement agencies in explosives, firearms detection & related tactics. Learn more at .
#WeAreATF
ATF encourages everyone to prepare for a safe July 4th. During your celebrations, please be aware of the hazards presented by fireworks. In 2022, 10,200 people were sent to the emergency room for fireworks-related injuries.
#ATF
May is Wildfire Awareness Month. When a wildfire exceeds capabilities of a local response
@fema
manages a federal response. We coordinate ESF
#13
on behalf of
@TheJusticeDept
, and have served in this role for two wildfires; Oregon in 2020 & Hawaii in 2023.