Simulated gunfire, sirens, increased police expected during training exercise in Spartanburg
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Updated: 7:29 AM EDT Aug 4, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ
Stephanie Moore
Digital Content Manager
Simulated gunfire, sirens, increased police expected during training exercise in Spartanburg
Updated: 7:29 AM EDT Aug 4, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ
Stephanie Moore
Digital Content Manager
SPARTANBURG, S.C. —
Spartanburg police are conducting a training exercise Tuesday through Thursday and want to let the public know about seeing police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and emergency vehicles at Spartanburg Community College
The exercise is from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day
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Authorities said people who live in the area or drive by may hear emergency sirens or simulated gunfire during the exercise
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This annual training brings together the Spartanburg Police Department, Spartanburg Fire Department, Spartanburg EMS, Spartanburg Community College, and numerous community volunteers
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Throughout the three-day exercise, participants will train on:
- Coordinated response to an active shooter incident.
- Rescue, treatment, and evacuation of injured victims.• Unified Incident Command System (ICS) operations.
- Building and room-clearing tactics.
- Effective communication and coordination among responding agencies.
- Understanding each agency’s roles and responsibilities during a critical incident.
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