About the course

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?

Longmont Public Safety’s Citizen Academy will answer questions you didn’t know you had. It will also offer experiences you won’t soon forget.

This academy will include classroom presentations and discussion plus a hands-on day for Public Safetyat the Fire Training Center.

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 40 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 class led by firefighters, police officers, and public safety professionals.

Residents who have participated in the academy report that their perspective of and appreciation for public safety (Police, Fire, Office of Emergency Management, Longmont Emergency Communications Center)  have changed considerably and that they have gained greater understanding of the difficulty of emergency services jobs.

If you would like your name and email placed on a future notification list for 2025, please email.

You must be able to attend all four dates to participate.

Dates for the 2025 Public Safety Citizen Academy are tentatively set for:

Sept 3                   PS and Staff (Safety and Justice Courtroom B)

Sept 10                 Police Services (Range)

Sept 17                 Fire Services (fire station tbd)

Sept 24                 Collaborative Services (museum)

Sept 27                 Field Day (Fire Training Center)

Registration Information

1. Students must register on Eventbrite. Watch for the link to be enabled August 1, 2025.

2. Prior to the start of the academy, participants must sign a waiver. This paperwork can be emailed, delivered or mailed to Longmont Public Safety Citizen Academy, ATTN: Robin Ericson, 225 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO  80501.

3. If you are in need of accommodations (such as sign language) please contact the event coordinator to make arrangements no less than five business days prior to the event.

If you have questions about the Longmont Public Safety Citizen Academy which remain unanswered, please email  or call (303) 651-8424.