Greensboro Fire Department Annual Report 2022-23

New Engine Deployed In January, new Fire Engine 50 went into service. It is located within Guilford County Emergency Base 5 at 6498 Franz Warner Pkwy. Engine 50 serves newly annexed eastern parts of Greensboro. This shared location allows for cost-sharing of facility expenses between the county and city.

Fatalities 9

Civilian Fire

Smoke Alarm Batteries Installed 508 868 28.17% Smoke Alarms Installed Successful Use of CPR

Line of Duty Firefighter Injuries 21

Days of Work Missed Due to Injuries • 83% Decrease 23

Injuries 25

Civilian Fire

Days of Light Duty Due to Injuries • 37.9% Decrease 134

Tackling Staffing Challenges This year the Fire Department faced significant staffing challenges with more than 40 personnel departures. To address this issue, we established the Effective Response Force Committee, aimed at maintaining a minimum standard of four personnel per truck through mandatory overtime shifts. By actively engaging with the personnel, the committee implemented changes that accommodated their concerns and requests. As a result, our current policy stands as one of the most compassionate and supportive in the entire nation. The department also launched its first-ever lateral class, an effort to attract experienced firefighters from other departments. By welcoming lateral hires, we aim to bolster our ranks, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure that our personnel are well rested and equipped to serve the community effectively.