Mountain View Fire Rescue

Mountain View Fire Rescue is excited to announce its first-ever Citizens Academy will be held Spring 2025, providing an opportunity for community members to learn what goes on behind the scenes of emergency fire and medical services. Citizens Academy will meet at a variety of locations in the fire district from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday evenings for six weeks (March 25 to April 29), followed by a final Saturday field day and graduation from 9 a.m. to noon (May 3).

Week 1: Introduction to Firefighting Tuesday, March 25 at Station 5 (2701 S. Indiana Street, Superior) Learn about Mountain View Fire’s district and history, tour an active fire station, and give firefighting a try by wearing the gear, spraying hoses, and more!

Week 2: Comms & Calling 911 Tuesday, April 1 at Admin (3561 N. Stagecoach Road, Longmont) Communication is key – whether at the dispatch center or on scene of an emergency. Learn what goes on after 911 is called, and how to effectively communicate event in challenging conditions.

Week 3: Hazmat Tuesday, April 8 at Station 7 (161 Perry Lane, Dacono) There are hazardous materials all around us, and firefighters are trained to respond in the event of an accident. Learn techniques to control hazmat spills and check out the hazmat response trailer.

Week 4: Emergency Medical Services Tuesday, April 15 at Station 13 (9119 East County Line Road, Longmont) Tour an ambulance and get a crash course in CPR, First Aid, and patient stabilization. 65% of Mountain View’s calls are medical in nature, so these are frequently-used skills for firefighters.

Week 5: Wildland Firefighting Tuesday, April 22 at Station 2 (7700 Baseline Road, Boulder) Learn about the differences in gear, fire trucks, and firefighting techniques for a wildland fire vs. a structure fire. Then put your new skills to the test in a practice wildland fire scenario.

Week 6: Vehicle Extrication Tuesday, April 29 at Station 1 (10939 Weld County Road 5, Longmont) Ever wanted to cut into a vehicle? Using a real car, learn about the tools and techniques firefighters use to stabilize a vehicle and cut through metal to safely remove someone after a crash. Field Day & Graduation Saturday, May 3 at Longmont Fire Training Center (111 1st Avenue, Longmont) The grand finale of Citizens Academy is a morning at the Fire Training Center, where participants will learn a few last skills, including cutting through a roof, breaking down a locked door, and searching for victims in a smokey environment! There will also be a chance to observe real fire behavior in the burn building and a brief graduation ceremony with refreshments. Mountain View Fire Citizens Academy