The National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) is a world class facility that consolidates the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) core explosives and fire programs. Located on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, NCETR provides outstanding training facilities and staff in the delivery of life-saving explosives and arson training.
Incident Response
Operationally, NCETR oversees the following specialty programs:
Training and Research
In addition to internal training for special agents in incident response, NCETR collaborates with local police and fire departments, prosecutors, military organizations and other law enforcement agencies to combat violent crime. Click on your category of training to find out how your department may participate.
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Explosives Research
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Interagency Collaboration
As part of NCETR’s commitment to provide innovative and advanced training, NCETR has interagency agreements with federal law enforcement agencies, military partners and organizations such as the National Fire Academy. These agreements fund training at NCETR and locations around the world for programs such as Electrical Aspects of Fire Investigation, Fire Investigation Essentials, Homemade Explosives, Post Blast and Raven’s Challenge.
Informational Videos and Links
ATF Certified Fire Investigator Course
Contact Us:
Contact NCETR-mailbox@atf.gov for any questions you have regarding NCETR.