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Who are We?

The Greensboro Fire Department is a Class I, Internationally Accredited Fire Department, and is one of 291 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence Inc. (CPSE). Our mission is to educate and serve people. Our purpose (mission) is to protect life, property, and the environment within every community entrusted to our care.

BENEFITS:

The City of Greensboro firefighters are not eligible to receive Social Security.
However, firefighters are eligible to participate in LGERS, deferred comp, etc.

COMPETITIVE PAY:
Hiring Salary at $49,724.00

ADDITIONAL BONUS PAY:
• Signing Bonus of $2,500. for applicants who possess

NC Firefighter I & II, NC Haz-Mat Operations, & NC EMT-Basic certifications.

• Educational incentive of $2,500.00 awarded for an Associate Degree earned, and

$5,000.00 awarded for a Bachelor's degree earned by eligible firefighters
• Military incentive of $2,500.00
• Bilingual Pay up to $2,500.00 Annually

PAID TIME OFF:
13 Paid Holidays • 11 Days Paid Vacation
• 96 Hours of Sick Time

WORK Schedule (once assigned):
1 Day (24 hours) on duty

**followed by**
2 Days (48 hours) off duty

GROWTH POTENTIAL:

GFD officers are always encouraged to reach their maximum potential through the City of Greensboro Tuition Assistance Program of up to $2,000 annually for "eligible" employees.
HEALTH AND RETIREMENT:

The City offers a comprehensive retirement and benefits package including 401k, Health, Vision, Dental, Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, and more.
You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting
https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/departments/people-culture/benefits.

SUPPORT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY:

The Greensboro Fire Department supports the whole family. After one year of service, six weeks of paid caregiver leave are available for those with new children or caring for a sick family member. In addition, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides "eligible employees" with up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period.

The City of Greensboro Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the 83rd Recruit Academy. Recruit training for the 83rd Academy will be an intense 24-week program of fire and EMT This program demands high academic performance, daily rigorous physical activity, weight training, aerobic activities, periodic assessments on the physical abilities course, etc. Candidates must successfully complete all required physical training. Failure to do so at any point during the training period will result in termination. Upon successful completion of the training program, recruits will be assigned to a fire company (4-5 personnel) within the Emergency Services Division and serve a six-month probationary period. The normal work schedule once assigned to Emergency Services will consist of one day (24 hours) on-duty, followed by two days (48 hours) off-duty. Candidates must be in excellent health and have no conditions that would restrict their ability to perform these duties safely. These conditions must be met at the time of application and maintained throughout the application process. No residency requirements presently exist.

This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum age: 18 (at the time you apply)
Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence, with a reasonable driving record and NO DWI convictions within 3 years of applying
Must pass the Firefighters Abilities Test (FFAT), Suitability Test, and panel interview
Must have a high school diploma/G.E.D. Certificate
Must pass a rigid medical examination, drug screen, and background check
Must be a United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
Applicants must list at least three references on their application
Corrected vision shall be at least 20/20 (Titmus) for both eyes together, and each eye separately, uncorrected vision shall be at least 20/100 (Titmus) in both eyes together but must correct to 20/20 with glasses or soft contacts, color vision deficiency is not acceptable, monocular vision is not acceptable
Hearing-cumulative loss shall not exceed pre-determined frequencies in either ear, shall not have a combined loss of greater than 160 dB in both ears, hearing aids are not acceptable

An Ideal Candidate Would Also Possess (Preferred Qualifications):

College Degree/ related coursework with experience
Previous Experience as a Professional Firefighter

Recruitment Process Timeline for the 83rd Academy is as follows:

Physical and written testing will take place in March 2026.
Interviews are scheduled for April/May, with final selections expected to be made by June 2026.
The anticipated start date for the 83rd Academy is planned for Fall 2026

Special Notes Concerning this Position:

Proof of certifications will be required before interviews.
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** Applicant Information Update Notice**

Applicants are responsible for keeping their Applicant Information Profile current after applying. Any changes to contact information—including email address, phone number, mailing address, or name—must be updated immediately.

If changes occur that may affect future communication during the recruitment and selection process, applicants must contact the Greensboro Fire Training Center at 336-373-2449 without delay.

The Greensboro Fire Training staff will not be responsible for missed communications resulting from outdated or inaccurate applicant contact information.

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