First responders hold disaster response training at Daytona Beach International Airport

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — First responders from around Central Florida recently came together to prepare for possible worst-case scenarios.

Crews gathered to train for several disaster situations at the Daytona Beach International Airport.

Daytona Beach firefighters put out a fake plane crash and rescued volunteer actors at the airport.

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More than three dozen agencies were supporting the drill including Volusia County Emergency Management.

Airport officials said any disaster at Daytona International would require a large response.

Firefighters say the training was a great opportunity for them to test their skills before a real-world disaster.

Over 90 volunteers from the University of Central Florida’s nursing program and Embry Riddle served as victims for the exercise.

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