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The mission of the Longmont Fire Department is to serve our
community by protecting life, property, and the environment
through preparation, prevention and response.
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Longmont Fire Department serves the City of Longmont, Colorado, and its population of 86,000 residents. Located just 40 miles North of Denver, Longmont is mostly suburban but has industrial, urban, and rural areas as well.
The department has six stations. Each station houses one engine company, while Station 1 also houses the truck company. The Longmont Fire Department is a full-service career department, delivering emergency medical services, fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, arson investigation, public fire education, code review, and building fire inspections. The fire department is staffed with over 93 dedicated men and women who stand ready to serve the Longmont community.
INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATES TO OUTDOOR EMERGENCY SIRENS IN LONGMONT
MARCH 21, 2012 - RESIDENTS NOT LIKELY TO NEED WATER LINE INSURANCE - Longmont residents are receiving a form letter from a company called American Water Resources with an offer to purchase insurance on the water service lines entering their homes. The city has received several calls from residents about this solicitation in the past few days. This company is not associated with the city and is neither sponsoring nor encouraging the practice of purchasing this insurance. Property owners are responsible for the maintenance of the water service line from their property line to their house foundation. American Water Resources is a private company selling insurance that will cover certain repair costs on this portion of the water service line. Residents should know it is rare that a water service line needs the type of repair described in this letter. For more information call Longmont Water Utilities at 303-651-8468.
MARCH 20, 2012 - OUTDOOR WARNING TESTS IN LONGMONT TO BEGIN IN MAY 2012 - The City of Longmont is currently upgrading the Outdoor Emergency Warning System (OEWS). To complete the installation, the regularly scheduled April test will not happen in 2012. At 10 am on the first Monday of every month, beginning this year in May and continuing through August, the sirens will sound for three minutes to ensure they are working properly. Citizens may notice a different sound with the new system. Please DO NOT CALL 911 when you hear the siren unless you have an emergency. It is critical to keep the 911 lines open for people who require immediate assistance. Residents are encouraged to use battery operated weather radios which activate automatically during severe weather. If you hear the siren and it isn’t 10 am on the first Monday of the month, you should immediately seek shelter inside and tune to Comcast cable Channel 8 or to a local television or radio station to learn more about the nature of the emergency. For additional information visit our website or call the City of Longmont, Office of Emergency Management at (303)651-8438.
JANUARY 20, 2012 - LONGMONT FIRE NOT ASSOCIATED WITH INVITATION RESIDENTS ARE RECEIVING - It has come to the attention of the Longmont Fire Department that residents are receiving an invitation to a local restaurant to view a film on fire prevention. The Longmont Fire Department is not affiliated with this program. Anytime you have questions about fire safety, please know that your fire department is a free resource. You should also know that there is no substitute for smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed on every level of your home and in each bedroom will give you the best chance of an early warning in the event of a fire. If you live in Longmont and cannot afford a smoke detector, your fire department will provide and install one for you at no cost. Fire Prevention & Administration: 303-651-8437. CALL 911 TO SAVE A LIFE, REPORT A FIRE, OR STOP A CRIME
JANUARY 11, 2012 - LONGMONT FIRE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR NEW PROGRAM - The Longmont Fire Department is seeking 2-3 volunteers to assist with the newly launched Business Self-Inspection Program. Volunteers are asked to contribute 2-4 hours a week, time negotiable. Training is provided. Candidates must be detail oriented, have great interpersonal skills, possess a valid Colorado’s driver’s license and a good driving record. Computer skills not necessary. Volunteer applications are available online.
NOVEMBER 9, 2011 - NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST - On Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at approximately 12 noon MST, the federal government will conduct the first-ever end-to-end national test of the Emergency Alert System, or EAS. The test will occur simultaneously on all radio and broadcast, cable, and satellite TV systems and will last more than three minutes. The purpose of the test is to ensure that, if ever needed, a Presidential alert message that warns of a national emergency could be disseminated throughout the nation. It is important that the public be made aware of the test so that the 9-1-1 system is not flooded with calls, forcing 9-1-1 centers to divert resources away from actual emergencies.
Although the national EAS test may resemble the localized monthly EAS tests that most Americans are already familiar with, there will be some differences in what viewers will see and hear. During the Nov. 9 test, listeners will hear a message indicating that, "This is a test." The audio message will be the same on both radio and TV. However, due to limitations in the EAS, the text message scrolling at the top of TV screens will NOT indicate that, "This is a test." This national EAS test will allow radio stations, television stations, and other EAS participants to test their equipment and their capability to receive and disseminate a national warning message. While it is hoped that the test is a 100% success across the nation, the test will allow EAS participants to identify and correct any problems with reception and/or relay of a national EAS message.
NOVEMBER 4, 2011 - FALL BACK ON SOUND ADVICE - TIME TO CHANGE YOUR CLOCK AND YOUR SMOKE ALARM BATTERIES - As our nation moves back to Standard Time beginning this weekend, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) encourages you to mark the occasion as a time to text your home smoke alarms and replace the batteries if more than one year old. Every day in the United States, needless home fire deaths occur. Working smoke alarms significantly increase your chance of surviving a deadly home fire. A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your home that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly on alert scanning the air for fire and smoke. In addition to changing your smoke alarm batteries this weekend, the USFA recommends following these simple steps to protect your life, your loved ones, and your home.
Finally, prepare and practice an escape plan so that you and your loved ones can get out of your home safely should there be a fire. Plan to meet in a place a safe distance from the fire and where first responders can easily see you.
For more information on smoke alarms, fire escape planning, and fire prevention, visit the USFA website.
OCTOBER 26, 2011 - CITY SNOW UPDATES AND OUTAGES
Due to power outages that may continue into Friday....the Memorial Building will be open after 4pm to shelter those that do not have electricity. The call center for issues related to power outages and sheltering is now open. Those that do not have power, and pay a City of Longmont electric bill, can call 303.651.8595 for additional information.
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOW ACCEPTING BICYCLES FOR THE LONGMONT KIDS HOLIDAY BIKE PROGRAM -
The Longmont Fire Department, in partnership with Bicycle Longmont, is now accepting new/used bicycles for the Longmont Kids Holiday Bike Program. Bicycles can be dropped off at any City of Longmont fire station location. Bicycles in need of a little extra attention will be repaired by volunteers. The last date the fire department will accept bicycles is Monday, November 28, 2011. For additional information regarding the program, please call 303.709.6991 or 303.651.0917.
BE READY LONGMONT - MEETING DATES (FREE)
FIRE STRATEGIC PLAN - A BLUEPRINT TO THE FUTURE - The Longmont Fire Department completed a comprehensive strategic plan in 2010 with input from the community. Please take the time to read this document, as it directs the department for the coming years.
2011 FIRST AID AND CPR CLASSES - Each year almost 330,000 Americans die from heart disease. Because up to 80% of all heart attacks occur in thehome, you are most likely to perform CPR on a family member or a loved one. Learn CPR and First Aid from the Longmont Fire Department in 2011. Sign up early, the classes fill up fast. You can email or call (303)651-8437 for additional information.
PUBLIC SAFETY STAFF AWARDED LONGMONT VFW HONORS - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) have announced their State of Colorado winners and they include local public safety staff. Ed Smith of the Longmont Fire Department's AMR Unit was named VFW Colorado Paramedic of the Year; Lt. Martin McFarland of the Longmont Fire Department was named VFW Colorado Firefighter of the Year; and Longmont Police Department Officer Bruce Vaughan was named Officer of the Year. State awards for the VFW will be announced later in the year.
LONGMONT OUTDOOR EMERGENCY WARNING SYSTEM TESTS THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH
From April until August, the City of Longmont tests the Outdoor Warning System (OWS) the first Monday of the month at 10am. The system consists of 17 sirens located on poles throughout the City and is radio controlled by the Longmont Emergency Communications Center. The system operates on solar 
charged batteries and remains functional in the event of a power failure or when phone lines are down. The sirens are intended for outdoor warning and may not be heard while indoors. If the outdoor warning sirens are activated for a true emergency, residents should immediately seek shelter inside and tune to Comcast Cable Channel 8 or a local television/radio station for further information. No voice messages are given. Please do not call 911 when you hear the siren. We encourage the use of battery operated weather radios which automatically activate during severe weather. For more information, contact the City of Longmont Office of Emergency Management at (303)651-8438.
PUBLIC SAFETY LAUNCHES FACEBOOK PAGE - City of Longmont Fire, Police, and Office of Emergency Management have launched a Facebook page, providing quick and effective way to communicate with the Longmont community. This page will include posts ranging from prevention/education to suspect descriptions so that residents can serve as eyes and ears in the community. For more information visit us on Facebook.com or call (303)651-8533.
The Longmont Fire Department is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve in the following positions: Volunteer Coordinator, Equipment/Mail/Inventory Services Specialist, Small Engine Repair/Maintenance Technician, Neighborhood/Business Safety and Preparedness Specialist, Community Emergency Response Team Coordinator, Lawn Care Technician, Assistant to Safety Education Coordinator, Assistant to Car Seat Program, Inspection Program Coordinator, Office Assistant, Editor/Newsletter Coordinator. For more information email or call (303)774-4440.
INTERESTED IN A PUBLIC PRESENTATION?
The Longmont Fire Department makes many presentations to clubs and groups in the Longmont area on fire safety and prevention. If you are interested, please call the Fire Safety Coordinator at 303-651-8432 to schedule a presentation.
Volunteer Opportunities- Do you have a couple hours a week to donate and support your local fire department and community?