The 2025 Citizen's Fire Academy registration is NOW OPEN!   

This academy is geared to show residents the daily operations of the Fire Department, with hands on-experience. To apply, please download the form HERE. 

For more information about the program, or to email your application, please contact our Public Education Team at (847) 734-8000 or email firedepartment@elkgrove.org.

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Don't just take it from us - here is what participants had to say about our previous Citizen's Fire Academies:

• "Nicely transitions from classroom to active use of what was learned that night"

• "I have a much greater appreciation of the complexity of the firefighters' job and its difficulty"

• "I liked the blend of classroom and activity; plus the last class was an excellent review"

Most common response to "What was your favorite part of the program?":

"All of the hands-on learning"

Said one student on the last day of class:

"I have learned that I never want to be on the other side of the
jaws of life, a fire hose, or a rescue."