Greensboro Fire Department Annual Report 2022-23

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT The City of Greensboro has experienced dramatic increases in development and growth in the last few years – spurring demand for additional Fire Department services. A record number of more than 1,500 acres of land was annexed into the city limits in 2022, more than double 2021. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, more than 5.4 million new square foot of buildings were built in the city. Together, those two growth drivers have put pressure on the department to expand services. In the case of annexations, this requires new staff and facilities. This year the department pursued additional land Growth Fuels Demand for Services

in eastern Guilford County for future fire stations as the east side of the city grows. The department also pursued land to support in-fill development.

To meet the surge of new development, the department added four new inspectors and a plan reviewer. We also added new department support personnel.

1,581 5.4M City Expansion

Acres Annexed to City Limits*

Square Feet of Buildings Needing Fire Inspections

*2022 figure