Fire engines are available to attend community-wide, health-focused events. At these events, firefighters show fire apparatus, offer community members information about what to expect when the firefighters show up to an emergency, and teach fire safety tips. 

The Fire and Life Safety Educator/Division is available to set up an informational booth at health fairs or street festivals. We request, for evenings and weekend events, that there be an estimated expected attendance of at least 500 people. (If your event expects less than 500 in attendance, you may want to consider Fire Engine Display.)

The Educator will speak to interested citizens/attendees in reference to safety issues and answer any questions posed. They will also offer sign-ups for Smoke Alarms, as well as offer informational handouts and items. Interactive safety games and activities may also be utilized for events with children. Please give detailed information about your event in the comments section of the request form so that we can adequately prepare for your audience. 

This choice may be coupled with Fire Truck Display.

Set-up fees must be waived for fire department participation.

The Greensboro Fire Department is available to participate in community-sponsored parades upon request. You may request a Fire Engine and/or Sparky. Please specify in the comments section of the request form. Participation fees must be waived for fire engine participation.

Tours may be scheduled with a beginning time of no earlier than 9 am on Mondays through Saturdays. Firefighters will put on turnout gear while a speaker discusses each item and its safety aspects. Attendees may sit in the apparatus, but must be supervised by an adult.

This class addresses the NC mandated training for daycare facility employees. Attendees receive a certificate of completion and one continuing education credit. The class is offered quarterly for Daycare Staff members, however, if your daycare facility employs 50 or more staff members, we can set up a class specifically for your employees. This class is taught virtually and offers the ability for the staff members to take an online quiz to obtain their certificate with a passing grade of 70 or above. 

Fire extinguisher instruction classes are available for area businesses or groups such as civic groups, HOAs, clubs, etc. with a minimum attendance of 15 people.

These classes are available Mondays through Saturday beginning no earlier than 9am. Classes consist of a short, 15-minute video for participants to watch prior to the hands-on portion. The video will be sent to you as a link when the class is scheduled. On the scheduled date of training, a fire engine will set up a burn pan outside (with at least 75 feet clearance in all directions) and will each have an opportunity to extinguish a fire. Class length is determined by the number of participants, but can be scheduled for no more than 2 hours.

Businesses are responsible for providing fire extinguishers, typically one fire extinguisher will last for three employees. This class may be coupled with Code Compliance Class, Industrial Fire Safety, Assisted Living Staff Training, Day Care Staff Training, Senior Fall & Fire Prevention, or General Home Fire Safety.

This is a 45-60 minute session is taught at the 5th grade level. Topics covered include cooking safety,
smoke alarm safety, having an exit plan from the home and participation through fun activities. Each
class receives work books for each student to keep and take home.

5th Grade Fire Education Sign-Up (office365.com)

These classes are available for daycares, preschools, and elementary schools within the City of Greensboro and are appropriate for all ages. The children will be talked through the process of the firefighter putting on their turnout gear while discussing what purpose each piece serves .They will also handout appropriate educational materials. This class can be coupled with a Fire Engine Display.

Often civic groups, churches, HOAs or Garden Clubs have gatherings for which they need public speakers. The Fire Educator can address a variety of fire and life safety topics for the home and will provide appropriate handouts to the group. This class may be coupled with Fire Extinguisher Training (see listing above for specific prerequisites.)

This is a fire and fall prevention program for older adults centered around key safety messages and is taught by the Fire and Life Safety Educator. Should this class be taught within an elder care facility, the Educator will also share with the residents what to expect in the event of a fire and what is expected of them. Please advise any specifics within the comments section of the request form.

This training is for employees of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and any facility of the like. The Educator will teach staff what is expected of them should there be an emergency, as well as recognition of issues, prevention, and what we are looking for during inspection time. This class may be coupled with Fire Extinguisher Training (see listing above for specific prerequisites.)

This class is taught to staff and personnel of any business who wishes to be better prepared for emergencies as well as fire inspection time. Your employees will learn what to look for throughout the facility on a day-to-day basis in order to remain code compliant. This class may be coupled with Fire Extinguisher Training (see listing above for specific prerequisites.)

This class is taught to staff and personnel of any industry within the city in order to better prepare them for the prevention of safety issues as well as how to handle any emergencies. This class may be coupled with Fire Extinguisher Training (see listing above for specific prerequisites.)

Guilford County Juvenile Fire Setters Intervention Program (GCJFIP)

GCJFIP is designed to prevent future juvenile fire setting by assessing several aspects of a juvenile’s life, including mental health, behavioral patterns, family life, and fire setting tendencies. The goal is to minimize and prevent personal injury and property damage caused by children using fire.

The program provides fire prevention education to youth and their parents or guardians so everyone gains a better understanding of fire and its associated dangers.

The Greensboro Fire Department believes it is vital that everyone learn the truth about fires and how to remain safe.

Problem

Does your child have a possible problem with fire? These are the signs to look for:

• Missing lighters or matches
• Burnt matches lying around
• Scorch marks on furniture, under beds, on clothes or toys
• Burnt items around the exterior of the home
• Deliberate efforts to collect fire materials
• Interest in or daydreaming about fire
• Failure to get help extinguishing a fire
• Closeness in proximity to fires, first to report fires

If you have experienced any of the above with your child, please contact:

Jennifer Shoe
Program Director - Guilford County
Junior/Senior/Advanced Life Skills 
336-275-3699 - Ext. 212
jshoe@onestepfurther.com

For questions regarding the program: 

Guilford County Fire Marshal’s Office
(336) 641-7565
1002 Meadowood St.
Greensboro, NC 27409

Greensboro Fire Marshal’s Office 
(336) 373-2177
1512 N. Church St. 
Greensboro, NC 27405 

Required Admission

If your child is connected to a fire that is investigated by either the Guilford County or Greensboro Fire Marshal’s Offices, the Division of Juvenile Justice will review the case. It will then be assigned to an intake Court Counselor and a meeting will be scheduled with both you and your child to decide if the case should be sent to the court or to GCJFIP. If the latter, you will both be referred to GCJFIP for assessment and education. 

This service is offered for any entity within the city limits who may need guidance or critiquing of their Evacuation Plan. We schedule the crew from the fire station nearest your facility to come out and visit, offer a walk-thru with your representative(s), and offer any suggestions for your fire drill in order to create a safer atmosphere for all occupants. This allows the occupants/staff of your facility to get acquainted with the firefighters as well as offers the ability for our station crew to get acquainted with your facility in case of an emergency. This choice may be coupled with many of our other classes.

Firefighters or members of the Fire & Life Safety Division will visit your home and perform a "walk-through" with you, pointing out potential fire hazards and making suggestions on how to correct these hazards.  To request this service please call 336-373-2576 and provide your name, address and phone number.  Or you may complete the Public Education Request form by selecting “Safe at Home Check” under “Services Offered” and providing the same contact information. 

Signal 3 is a program offered to residents within the Greensboro city limits that identifies families who may need extra care during emergencies.  Simply put, the Signal 3 program lets firefighters “know before they go.”  To participate in the program, simply call 336-373-2576 and provide your name, address and phone number.

Another option is to complete the Public Education Request form by selecting “Signal 3” under “Services Offered” and providing the same contact information.  Your neighborhood fire station will then contact you to schedule an appointment for a home visit.  During this visit, firefighters will ask about your family's special needs, such as if there is an elderly resident or someone confined to a wheelchair or if oxygen tanks are currently in your home.  Firefighters make a diagram of your residence with identifying notations. This documentation is kept on file with the fire department and Guilford Metro 9-1-1. In the event of a medical or fire emergency, firefighters are prompted with this information before they arrive, which allows them to assist you more quickly.

Please provide your name, address and phone number by either calling 336-373-2576 or by submitting the online form here. 

Someone in our Fire Marshal's Office will process your information and may call you to obtain more information to assess your needs. They will then send firefighters from your closest neighborhood fire station. 

They station crew will contact you to schedule a time for installation. 

Smoke alarm and/or battery installation is provided free of charge as a courtesy to our community. Firefighters will install a maximum of two alarms per floor.  Batteries will be replaced as needed.  We are not able to assist with cathedral ceilings. 

The Ride-Along Program is a special offer that you must apply for separately. This community program requires a background check done by the Greensboro Police Department. You must be 18+ years of age, apply at-least 21 days in advance and have a station of choice picked out. Ride-Alongs are four hours long (9 am to 1 pm or 2-6 pm) seven days a week with the exception of City holidays.

This is offered for true career recruitment, or middle to high school students. For elementary career fair events, choose Fire Engine Display. 

Members of the Greensboro Fire Department Recruitment Team are available to set up an informational booth at career fairs. Firefighters will speak about educational and training requirements, as well as provide information about the application process.