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General Employment Information
The Greensboro Fire Department accepts applications year-round. If you would like to apply, read the information below or click on any of the links to the left to learn about the process. To get an application, click on the "To Apply" link to the left to open and print a PDF version of the application. If you have difficulty printing the application, contact the Public Safety Training Facility at 336-373-2449 to have a copy mailed to you.
About the Greensboro Fire Department
The Greensboro Fire Department is nationally accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. The Insurance Services Office also rates the department as Class 1.
The GFD employs approximately 500 men and women and is growing. The Emergency Services Division includes twenty three (23) fire stations housing twenty two (22) Engine Companies, nine (9) Quints Companies, and one (1) Heavy Rescue Company.
Salary
Starting salary for the Greensboro Fire Department (as of July 1, 2008):
Firefighter I - $31,415*
*Educational incentives are offered to those with a two-year or four-year degree within the first six months of hiring contingent on completing the Recruit Academy as well as the six-month Firefighter I Exam.
Benefits
Benefits include: salary program; paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; medical and life insurance; dental assistance; military leave (if applicable); credit union; retirement program and annuity program. For more information on employee benefits, visit the City's Human Resources Web site.
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