Join the Ocoee Police & Fire Citizen Public Safety Academy

The police and fire departments in Ocoee are hosting a free 10-week program for residents.

By Amy Quesinberry Price
| 3:22 p.m. March 27, 2025

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Ocoee Police Department and Ocoee Fire Department are hosting a free 10-week Citizen Public Safety Academy, which gives participants an inside look at the operations of the two departments. The classes take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, April 9 through June 18, at either the police station, 646 Ocoee Commerce Parkway, or the fire station, 563 S. Bluford Ave.

The program includes hands-on training and graduation. For information, call Officer Gonzalez at (407) 554-7204 or Capt. Chancey or Capt. Ward at (407) 905-3140.

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Amy Quesinberry Price

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Price was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.