Multi-Disciplinary, Simulation-Based ASHE Training Comes to Fort Pierce on April 28, 2026 — At No Cost to Participating Agencies
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (April 27, 2026) — Indian River State College’s Criminal Justice Institute has strategically partnered with the Gordon Center at the University of Miami to bring high-intensity, life-saving active shooter response training directly to the Treasure Coast – at no cost to participating agencies.
On April 28, 2026, Indian River State College (The River) will host the Tactical and Medical Response to Active Shooter Hostile Events (ASHE) training at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex. The full-day, simulation-based program will prepare law enforcement, fire rescue, EMS, and emergency management professionals to respond to complex, real-world crisis scenarios.
Training Built for Real-World Crisis Response – Why It’s Different
Recognized for its impact, the Gordon Center’s ASHE training prepares first responders for high-risk incidents, including mass casualty events. ASHE emphasizes an integrated response approach- enabling EMS and law enforcement to enter “hot zones” together to deliver immediate, lifesaving care. Developed in collaboration with the U.S. military, law enforcement, and EMS partners, the program is designed to accelerate response times, strengthen coordination, and ultimately save more lives.
The River presents this face-to-face training to a multidisciplinary audience of public safety professionals, including law enforcement officers, fire rescue personnel, emergency medical services (EMS) providers, and other first responders who may respond to active shooter or hostile events. The curriculum directly addresses a critical need: the ability of multiple agencies to work together seamlessly under extreme pressure.
Participants will engage in realistic, high-intensity simulations that mirror the chaos and urgency of real incidents, including live-action scenarios with actors portraying critically injured victims, coordinated law enforcement and EMS response exercises, hands-on skills stations and real-time decision making under extreme pressure — the exact skills that first responders need to save lives during mass violence incidents.
A Partnership That Elevates Regional Public Safety Standards
The Gordon Center at the University of Miami stands as a nationally respected leader in simulation-based emergency training. Support from the Florida Department of Education provides for the development and dissemination of life-saving programs across Florida’s first responder community. Additionally, the Gordon Center’s faculty includes emergency and trauma physicians, Fire-Rescue professionals, EMS providers, law enforcement personnel, emergency management specialists, and members of the U.S. Army Trauma Training Detachment.
By bringing this level of expertise to Fort Pierce, Indian River State College continues to strengthen its role as a regional hub for advanced, interdisciplinary public safety education. As a result, local agencies gain access to the same caliber of training typically available only in major metropolitan areas.
“Bringing this caliber of multi-disciplinary training to the Treasure Coast reflects Indian River State College’s deep commitment to serving our community’s public safety professionals,” said Indian River State College Executive Dean of Public Service Lou Caprino. “Together with the Gordon Center, we are building the regional preparedness and agency partnerships that truly save lives.”
Why This Training Matters for the Treasure Coast Community
Effective response to active shooter and hostile events depends on seamless coordination between law enforcement, fire rescue, and EMS. However, opportunities to train together across disciplines at the advanced, simulation-based level remain limited for many agencies outside major urban centers. Therefore, The River’s decision to host this training locally provides significant value to both the college and the broader Treasure Coast region.
In addition to enhancing regional preparedness, this event reinforces The River’s broader mission of delivering innovative, relevant, and community-focused education and training. By partnering with the Gordon Center, The River ensures that Treasure Coast first responders build the practical skills they need — right here, without having to travel statewide to access world-class instruction.
Training Event Details
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Indian River State College, Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex, 4600 Kirby Loop, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
Cost: No cost to participating agencies and personnel
Audience: Law enforcement, fire rescue, EMS, emergency management, and public safety personnel
Hosts: Criminal Justice Institute at Indian River State College School of Public Service Education & the Gordon Center
Learn More About Indian River State College Criminal Justice Programs and Admissions
Agencies and public safety professionals who want to follow future collaborative training opportunities can explore The River’s Criminal Justice Institute programs and admission options online. To discover upcoming training events, review program offerings, or begin the admissions process, visit www.irsc.edu/criminaljustice.
Public safety agencies and community partners can also follow Indian River State College’s Criminal Justice Institute announcements for future advanced training events and partnership opportunities across the Treasure Coast region.
About the Gordon Center
Part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, the Gordon Center is a global leader in healthcare simulation education and research. Each year, more than 20,000 healthcare professionals and first responders from over 60 countries train through its programs. The Center is internationally recognized for innovations such as Harvey® Premier, the world’s first cardiopulmonary patient simulator, its Advanced and Essential Stroke Life Support courses, and its specialized training in Active Shooter Hostile Events, airway management, and point of care ultrasound.
