Fire Citizens' Academy - 2025 Application

Fire Citizens' Academy - 2025 Application

Greensboro Fire Department
Registration opens at 8am on May 1, 2024.

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 18, 2024 and will run through September 12, 2024 with sessions every Thursday evening 6-8:30 pm.

The 2024 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 Friday, May 31, 2024. 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 31, 2025 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.
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DateHourMinutesAM/PM Option
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Registration opens at 8am on May 1, 2024.
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
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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?*

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

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

I hereby certify there are no willful falsifications, omissions, or misrepresentations in the foregoing statements and answers to questions. I understand that any omission or false statement on this application shall be sufficient cause for rejection for enrollment or dismissal from the Greensboro Fire Department, Citizen’s Fire Academy. I also grant permission for the Greensboro Fire Department to verify the above information and to conduct a background check for prior criminal history.
Signature*

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I understand that I will become a GFCA alumni.

Once you graduate from the GFCA, you will be considered an alum of the program. This will include being added to an email where you will be informed about events and volunteer opportunities with the Greensboro Fire Department.
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Fire Citizens' Academy - 2025 Application

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

I understand that I will become a GFCA alumni.