2026 Community Academy

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2026 Community Academy

Presented by Mountain View Fire Rescue

Back by popular demand!
Mountain View Fire Rescue is excited to open registration for our 2026 Community Academy, an interactive, behind-the-scenes experience designed to give community members a deeper understanding of how your fire department operates and serves the district.

The 2026 Community Academy will begin on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM (1800) and will run weekly for six weeks. Each 2.5 hour session will feature hands-on learning, engaging discussions, and opportunities to meet the firefighters and staff who support emergency response, prevention, and community risk reduction across our district.

What to Expect

Participants will gain insight into:

Fire and EMS operations
Emergency response and decision-making
Fire prevention and community risk reduction
Training, equipment, and apparatus
Special programs and services offered by Mountain View Fire Rescue
The role of residents in emergency preparedness and safety

Sessions will rotate through different locations within our district and cover a new topic each week.

Registration & Eligibility

We invite adults who are interested in learning more about their fire department and becoming informed community partners to apply.

Preference will be given to applicants who live or work within the Mountain View Fire Rescue District
Space is limited
Submitting an application does not guarantee placement in the academy

Please complete the application form below. All applications will be reviewed, and selected participants will be notified prior to the start of the academy.

Commitment

Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions to get the most out of the program and to support group discussion and continuity throughout the academy.

2026 Community Academy Schedule

(Subject to minor changes)

Week 1 – March 26 | 1800
Location: Station 5 | 2701 S. Indiana Street, Superior
Topic: Introduction to Firefighting and Mountain View Fire Rescue

Week 2 – April 2 | 1800
Location: Station 2 | 7700 Baseline Road, Boulder
Topic: Wildland Firefighting

Week 3 – April 9 | 1800
Location: Station 7 | 161 Perry Lane, Dacono
Topic: Hazardous Materials

Week 4 – April 16| 1800
Location: Administrative Building | 6328 Monarch Park Place, Niwot
Topic: Communication: Dispatch and Calling 9-1-1

Week 5 – April 23 | 1800
Location: Station 9 |4390 Eldorado Springs Drive, Boulder
Topic: Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Week 6 – April 30 | 1800
Location: Station 1 | 10939 Weld County Road 5, Longmont
Topic: Vehicle Extrication

Field Day – May 2 | 0900
Location: Longmont Fire Training Center | 111 First Ave, Longmont
Topic: Field Day and Graduation with Live Fire Demonstration

Application Form

First Name (required)

Last Name (required)

Date of Birth (must be 18 years old or older to attend) (required)

Phone Number (required)

Email Address (required)

Home Address (required)

Employer (required)

Employer Address (required)

Emergencv Contact (required)

Emergency Contact Phone Number (required)

Please explain any experiences you have had with firefighters or other members of Mountain View Fire Rescue: (required)

How did you hear about the Fire Department's Community Academy? (required)

The Citizen's Academy is a 6-week commitment, meeting once a week on Thursday evenings with a final Graduation day on Saturday May 2nd. Are you able to attend at least 6 of the 7 sessions? (Please check dates and locations prior to answering this question) (required)

Jacket Size - Please indicate Womens or Mens and the Size (required)

Please type your full name to certify that the information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that by filling out this application, I am not guaranteed a spot in the 2026 Community Academy. I authorize the Mountain View Fire Department to verify the above information and to reach out with any questions (required)

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