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Citizen Fire Academy

Have you ever wondered why so many fire trucks go to a call? Or why an ambulance always utilizes lights and sirens when transporting someone? How does the Longmont Fire Department prepare to handle emergencies?

The Longmont Fire Department Citizen Fire Academy will provide you the answers during this seven week course! There is no charge to attend this academy.

NEXT ACADEMY DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED IN 2012

The academy will meet on the following dates/times: To be announced.

The academy will include hands-on classroom experience with:

fire hoses
SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus
fire department physical agility test
fire prevention/education
tour of the Longmont Emergency Communications Center (LECC)
tour of fire vehicles and ambulance

Topics covered includes:

history and organization of the fire department
emergency medical services
fire behavior
hose, ladders, tools and protective equipment
fire prevention and investigation
emergency communications dispatch
self-contained breathing apparatus
search and rescue techniques
special team deployment
incident command structure
preparation for large scale emergency management

Participants must be at least 18 years of age. Students must complete an application and a waiver, then mail both to the Longmont Fire Department, Citizen's Fire Academy, 225 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501. You may also drop off the application at 225 Kimbark, Longmont second floor "Fire Department". Class size is limited to 25 students. There is no charge to participate.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance into the Citizen's Fire Academy after a criminal history and a driver history is completed.

If you have questions regarding the Citizen Fire Academy you may email the Fire Safety Education Coordinator for additional information or call (303) 651-8437.