Have you ever wondered how heavy that firefighting gear really is? Curious as to why the SWAT team is sent out on some incidents and not others? Do you want to know why firefighters travel to the grocery store in the fire engine? Do you know what the busiest day of the week is for public safety? This academy will include a hands-on classroom, a tour of the Longmont Emergency Communications Center (LECC), and a look at police and fire apparatus as well as an American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance.
Citizens Class
The Longmont Department of Public Safety is offering a free four-week Citizen Academy class led by firefighters, police officers, and professional Public Safety staff to give Longmont residents a better understanding and a behind-the-scenes look at the efforts of their first responders.
Those attending the class must be at least 18 years of age and must have no more than minor criminal history. Class size is limited to 30 students. There is no charge to attend. You must register ahead of time for the academy, and it is open to any resident who meets the requirements. The course is open to persons of all walks of life, backgrounds, and occupations.
This 4-week hands-on class led by firefighters, police officers, and public safety professionals begins April 6. The Citizen Academy will be held at Longmont Fire Station 3 located at 1000 Pace from 6:30pm-8:30pm. An additional field day will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 8:30am until noon at the Longmont Municipal Fire Training Center, 111 1st Avenue, Longmont.
Classes will run every Wednesday in April from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 100 Pace St. For more information on the course or to sign up, go to LongmontColorado.gov and search “citizens academy.” The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 15 at 5 p.m.