Volusia County to Conduct Multi-Agency Active Assailant Training Exercise May 19 at the Ocean Center

Posted On: May 14, 2026

Volusia County's Emergency Management Division will host a coordinated, multi-agency training exercise on Tuesday, May 19, at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach. The exercise will simulate an active assailant scenario, bringing together first responders from across the region to train in a realistic, controlled environment.

Participating agencies include Volusia County Emergency Medical Services and Fire Rescue, the Volusia Sheriff's Office SWAT team, and police and fire departments from the City of Daytona Beach.

Training activities will take place throughout the day, with multiple iterations designed to give first responders from different shifts the opportunity to participate. These sessions are designed to enhance coordination, reinforce communication, and strengthen response strategies during complex, high-pressure incidents.

Residents and visitors may notice an increased presence of emergency personnel and equipment at the Ocean Center; however, all activity is part of a planned training exercise. There will be no impact on traffic flow.