CGTC in Warner Robins to host multi-agency disaster training event on April 19

Central Georgia Technical College and regional agencies to simulate active shooter and mass casualty incident on Warner Robins campus

April 18, 2025

41NBC Web Producer,

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT)- Central Georgia Technical College’s Division of Health Sciences and CGTC Police will host a multi-agency disaster and mass casualty training event at the college’s Warner Robins campus on Saturday, April 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The full-scale field training exercise is designed to simulate a real-world, on-campus active shooter or mass casualty scenario. This will be the fourth year CGTC has held the event, which brings together students and first responders from across the region for hands-on, scenario-based training.

Partner agencies include the Warner Robins, Perry and Centerville fire and police departments; Houston Healthcare; Houston County Emergency Management; Houston County Fire Department; Houston County Sheriff’s Office; Houston County 911; Region-5 Trauma; Air Evac; and other regional emergency response personnel.

Trinity School of Medicine students will also participate, providing medical response during the simulation and gaining valuable experience in a high-intensity environment.

“It is a regular practice in our program to learn about healthcare in high-intensity, realistic environments,” said Jessica Willcox, CGTC director of nursing. “But the added value of training alongside first responders in this way promotes community-focused service, where each party can understand their role in the moment and equips everyone with the skills to respond professionally and empathetically in any capacity they are needed.”

Organizers want the public to know that this is only a drill. The injuries, damage, and emergency response will be simulated to closely resemble a real incident. Volunteers participating in the exercise have been briefed and will attend orientation sessions ahead of the event.

“We are very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this exercise over the past couple of years,” said Capt. Clay Chambers of the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. “I believe it is very beneficial to all parties involved.”