Greensboro Fire Department 2024-25 Annual Report

MISSION 2040

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As Greensboro continues to grow and evolve, the Greensboro Fire Department is focused on planning for the future. The City's 2040 Plan provides a roadmap for how our community will develop over the next two decades - and our department must be ready to meet those changes with the same high standards of service and safety our citizens expect today;

With a population approaching 300,000 residents and a median age of 34, Greensboro is a young and growing city. However, the city's 16.7% poverty rate and 50% homeownership rate highlight the importance of understanding how economic and housing factors influence fire risk. Older housing, limited resources, and reliance on alternative heating or cooking methods can all increase the likelihood offires in certain neighborhoods. Greensboro's diverse and dynamic population also emphasizes the need for clear, accessible communication and inclusive fire and life safety education. Ensuring that every resident regardless of background or language-has access to vital safety information is central to our mission of protecting all who live, work, and visit our city. Risk data shows that Greensboro's highest structure fire risks occur in the territories of Stations 52, 7 and 4, particularly during the winter months, on Saturdays, and between 1 O am and 5 pm. Understanding when and where risk is greatest allows us to focus prevention efforts, target inspections, and deploy resources effectively.

Greensboro by the Numbers

Population: 298,500 I Median Age: 34.1 years Median Income: $58,884 I Poverty Rate: 16.7% Homeownership: 50.3%

Fire Risk Snapshot: Top Risk Territories: Stations 52, 7 and 4

Highest-Risk Month: January Highest-Risk Day: Saturday Peak Hours: 10 am - S pm

Why It Matters: Growing population and annexations challenge our ability to maintain coverage. Economic and housing factors increase fire risk in vulnerable neighborhoods. A diverse community calls for accessible, inclusive safety education. Greensboro's Class I ISO rating highlights strongsuppression capability, but ongoing investment in prevention and planning is key to reducing risk and preparing for the future.

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