GFD Ride-Along Registration

Ride-Along Registration

Greensboro Fire Department
In order to promote a better understanding of its mission and operation, the Greensboro Fire Department will permit citizens to ride in Fire/Rescue vehicles as passengers/observers. Upon completing the required background check and waiver of liability, civilians will be allowed to participate in the Greensboro Fire Department’s Ride-Along Program.

All approved participants should report their assigned Fire Station of request by 9AM or 2PM on the morning or afternoon of their ride-along.
- Riders must be at least 18 years old or older.
- Participants must be able to pass a background check. Riders will be denied if they have prior criminal felony charges or any serious misdemeanor charges; if they have been banned from specific properties; is under the influence of an impairing substance, drugs or alcohol; if they have a pending lawsuit against the Department or City; if they have negative character references from Department employees; or if there are staffing issues.
- Riders must abide by the Conditions of Participation and Waiver Agreement section of this form.
- Riders are allowed a max of 4 hours during their ride-along, once every twelve (12) months.
- Hours for ride-alongs are from 9AM - 1PM OR 2PM - 6PM any day of the week. You will be having lunch with the crew so please reach out to the Station before your ride-along to see what you need to bring* The Ride-Along appointments are closed for city holidays.
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, their e-mail address is considered public record.
Full Legal Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Maiden Name (if applicable)
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Riders must be at least 18 years of age.
Phone Number*
Email*
example@example.com
Driver’s License or State Identification Number*
Driver’s License/Identification State*
Please upload a photo of your picture ID*

Browse Files
Example: Front of your Driver's License Cancelof

IMPORTANT NOTE

Ride-Along appointments are in high demand and book quickly. If for some reason your requested crew or station isn't available, we will default to your second station of choice. If that is not available, someone from the GFD will contact you with other options.

Hours for ride-alongs are from 9AM - 1PM OR 2PM - 6PM any day of the week.

* Ride-Along appointments are closed for city holidays.

Station of Choice *
Select Date for First Choice*

MonthDayYear
Date
Select Time for First Choice*
Second Station of Choice *
Select Date for Second Choice*

MonthDayYear
Date
Select Time for Second Choice*
Reason for Ride-Along*

Citizen's Academy & GraduatesFire ExplorerPre-Hire/Cadet/InternCareer InterestCitizenCity CouncilMedia/City EmployeeStudentOther
Have you completed a Ride-Along with the Greensboro Fire Department in the last 12 months?*

YesNo
Hidden GFDSocial email address
example@example.com
Only one Ride-Along per year is allowed. Thank you for your interest in the Ride-Along Program, please try again next year.

Conditions and Waiver Section
Ride-Along Conditions of Participation

Greensboro Fire Department
As part of my request to participate in the Greensboro Fire Department’s Citizen Ride-Along Program, the following considerations will apply:

1. Participation in this program is a privilege and courtesy extended by the Greensboro Fire Department. As such, the Greensboro Fire Department reserves the right to modify, control, deny, or cancel an individual’s participation at any time as outlined in departmental guidelines.

2. Citizens requesting to participate in a ride-a-long cannot ride with a family member, nor can they bring a friend. Ride-alongs are one indiviual per station.

3. The Greensboro Fire Department will conduct an inquiry into an applicant’s suitability to participate in the program, including a criminal history inquiry to be conducted by the Greensboro Police Department. The Greensboro Fire Department will refuse to approve participation where there are reasonable or documented circumstances which indicate that such participation would not be in the best interest of the Department.

4. Each participant is under the direct and complete control of the officer to which assigned. An officer experiencing difficulty with a participant has the prerogative to immediately terminate participation in the program.

5. All participants will function as an observer only. Participants are not permitted to: (a)Take part in any fire suppression action (b) Enter any residential or commercial structure responded to (c)Assist with any medical emergency (d)Operate any fire apparatus or vehicle (e)Handle any fire equipment (f)Perform any other Fire related task or function.

6. Suitable dress and personal hygiene are required. Riders must wear comfortable, casual business attire, which includes neat jeans, khakis or dress pants and collared shirts, turtlenecks and sweaters. Prohibited are ripped jeans, revealing clothing, open-toed shoes, shorts, dresses or skirts, beach wear, athletic wear, public safety clothing or equipment, and clothing items with advertising or inflammatory images or statements.

7. Participants cannot carry weapons during the ride-along.

8. Should a situation arise that would expose the participant to undue danger, violence or other hazardous condition, participants may be temporarily discharged at a suitable location. Communications should be notified of such action.
Signature*

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Ride-Along Waiver Agreement

Greensboro Fire Department
I, {fullLegal}, for and in consideration of the opportunity to ride with and observe operations of the Greensboro Fire Department, do hereby agree as follows:
I have read the foregoing waiver and covenant not to sue and understand that it constitutes a formal legal document.
Signature of Participant*

Clear
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Witness Signature

Clear

Approval Section
Approval Section

Internal Use Only
**POLICE BACKGROUND CHECK RESULTS**

Please select Passed or Not Passed for the background check results, enter any comments and click Submit Update below. The appropriate email will be sent to the requestor or to GFD.
Background check results for this request:

PassedNot Passed
Comments:
**GFD APPROVAL AND SCHEDULING**
This request is:

ApprovedNot Approved
Approved Station
Approved Date

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Date
Approved Time
Not Approved Reason
Comments:

Ride-Along Registration

*IMPORTANT NOTE*

Ride-Along Conditions of Participation

Ride-Along Waiver Agreement

Approval Section

IMPORTANT NOTE