Fire Citizens' Academy - 2026 Application

Registration opens at 8am on May 1, 2026

Greensboro Fire Citizens’ Academy is designed to give you greater insight into your fire department. Each session will be informative and interactive. Each session will be informative and hands on. The program is set to begin on July 23, 2026 with sessions every Thursday evening 6-8:30 pm.

The 2026 program participants will have mask optional, socially distanced students attending in-person. Your safety and the safety of our firefighters is our first priority.

Applications must be completed by close of business (5pm) on Sunday, May 31, 2026. No applications will be accepted after this deadline. All participants must be over the age of 18 to participate in the program. As a condition of applying to the GFCA, you consent to a criminal background check. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please email questions to gfdsocial@greensboro-nc.gov.

Anyone who submits a form should be aware that in accordance with the North Carolina Public Records law, found in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, his or her e-mail address is considered public record.

Greensboro Fire Citizens’ Academy is designed to give you greater insight into your fire department. Each session will be informative and interactive. Each session will be informative and hands on. The program is set to begin on July 23, 2026 with sessions every Thursday.

Please email questions to gfdsocial@greensboro-nc.gov.

Anyone who submits a form should be aware that in accordance with the North Carolina Public Records law, found in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, his or her e-mail address is considered public record.

Date

DateHourMinutesAM/PM Option

Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Registration opens at 8am on May 1, 2026.

You will not be able to submit an application before this date.

Date of Birth*

Date

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Email*

example@example.com

S.S.N.*

Please only include your last 4 digits

Address*

Street Address

Street Address 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry

Length of time lived at this address?*

Example: 5 years

How long have you lived in North Carolina?*

Please include years and months.

Gender*

Race*

Emergency Contact*

Relationship*

Phone Number*

Employer*

Employer Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Employer Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Occupation*

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a traffic offense?*

YesNo

If yes, please explain

Note: Persons with a prior felony conviction are not eligible to attend the CFA

Are you currently a member of any City of Greensboro Board or Commission?

YesNo

Do you have a valid Driver's License?*

YesNo

If yes, License #*

License # State*

Do you have any disability accommodations? All requests will be reviewed by event organizers and reasonable accommodations will be made.*

YesNoOther

If you answered yes to the question above, please specify what accommodations will be needed.

Please list any community activities you are involved in. (organization, sports, etc.)

Are you fluent in a language other than English?*

YesNo

If yes, please specify

Tell us why you are interested in attending the Citizen's Fire Academy.*

Briefly discuss what you hope to learn as a participant in the GFCA and how you plan to use these experiences.*

Classroom sessions will be held Thursdays from 6-8:30 pm beginning on July 31, 2025. Will you make every effort to attempt to attend all sessions? Explain if needed.*

Reference #1 Name*

Note: Reference can not be a family member

Reference Phone Number*

Reference #2 Name

Note: Reference can not be a family member

Reference Phone Number

What is your shirt size?*

How did you hear about our Fire Citizen's Academy?

Signature*

Date

Signature

Date

Fire Citizens' Academy - 2026 Application

You must live or work in Guilford County to participate in GFCA.

I understand that I will become a GFCA alumni.