Jim Robinson
Fire Chief

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Phone: 336-373-2356

1514 N. Church St.
Greensboro, NC 27405-5624

• City of Greensboro | 1995 to present
  • Fire Chief, 2021 to present
  • Deputy Chief, Emergency Services Branch, 2016-2021
  • Special Operations Division, 2018-2015
    • Assistant Chief
    • Battalion Chief / Emergency Management Coordinator
    • Captain / Hazardous Materials & Search and Rescue Coordinator
  • Captain, Fire Training Division Officer, 2005-2008
  • Firefighter, 1995-2005

Professional Organizations & Memberships

• International Association of Fire Chiefs
• NC Fire Chiefs Association
• NC State Firemen’s Association
• NC Emergency Management Association

Certifications

• Executive Fire Officer Program, National Fire Academy
• Chief Fire Officer, Center for Public Safety Excellence
• Chief 101, NC Department of Insurance, Office of State Fire Marshal
• NC Fire Officer II
• Incident Commander & Liaison, Type III All Hazard Incident Management Team
• NC Level III Hazardous Materials Specialist

Community and Public Service

• Fire Commissioner, Colfax Fire Department
• Camp Celebrate, NC Jaycee Burn Center, UNC School of Medicine
• Northwest Guilford High School Booster Organization
• United Way

Awards & Recognition

• 2014 Be Greensboro Award
• Training Staff Award, 43rd Recruit Class
• 2003 Technical Rescue Award
• 1999 Firefighter of the Year
• Medical Lifesaving Award, Greensboro Fire Department
• Voting Member, Radio Fire Users Group
• Team Leader, NC Regional Response Team 5
• Team Leader, NC Regional Urban Search and Rescue Team 6

Education

• MS in Emergency Management, Jacksonville State University
• BS in Fire and Life Safety Engineering, University of Cincinnati
• AAS, Fire Protection Technology

Why Greensboro?

“I enjoy our department’s team approach, the support we receive from the community, and being part of the best profession in the world.”