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This is the official twitter account for the ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) located in Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, AL
Joined February 2019
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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 .
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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
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@ATFLouisville
ATF Louisville
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@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.
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ATF_NCETR
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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.
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@usfire
U.S. Fire (USFA)
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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
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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
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@ATFPhiladelphia
ATF Philadelphia
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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
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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
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@TeamRedstone
Redstone Arsenal
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Meet Brice McCracken, the new special agent in charge of the National Center for Explosives Training and Research at Redstone Arsenal!
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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
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ATF HQ
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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 .
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@ATFNewYork
ATF New York
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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.
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ATF_NCETR
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ATF’s National Response Team is deploying to West Chester, Pennsylvania, assisting local authorities following a fire at the West Chester Post Office.
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ATF HQ
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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
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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
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@ATFLouisville
ATF Louisville
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. @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.
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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
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@ATFHQ
ATF HQ
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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.
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