Fire Chief North Church St. Greensboro

Leading with Courage. Protecting What Matters. Shaping What’s Next.

Position Closes:
November 2, 2026

The City of Greensboro is seeking an accomplished, strategic Fire Chief to lead a vital public safety organization and help shape the future of emergency services for one of North Carolina’s largest and fastest-evolving communities.

This is an opportunity to lead beyond the immediate demands of emergency response—to strengthen organizational readiness, develop future leaders, and advance a culture of excellence, accountability, and community trust.
The next Fire Chief will build on a proud legacy of public service while preparing the Department to meet the changing needs of Greensboro and its residents.

With a longstanding commitment to protecting lives, property, and the environment, the Greensboro Fire Department provides comprehensive fire suppression, emergency medical response, specialized rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and public education services.

The Department has approximately 613 employees, operates 27 fire stations, and responds to more than 40,000 calls annually. Its operational resources include 25 engine companies, 11 ladder companies, a Heavy Rescue Unit, and specialized hazardous materials and rescue capabilities. The Department also maintains a comprehensive fire prevention program encompassing inspections, investigations, development plan review, and community risk reduction initiatives.

The Greensboro Fire Department maintains an ISO Class 1 rating and international accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). These distinctions reflect the Department’s commitment to professional standards, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. As Greensboro continues to grow, the Department’s next leader will have the opportunity to build on this foundation, strengthen regional partnerships, support a highly skilled workforce, and ensure that emergency services remain responsive, resilient, and prepared for the future.

The Fire Chief provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Department’s operations, personnel, programs, and resources. Working collaboratively with City leadership, employees, regional partners, and community stakeholders, the Chief is responsible for sustaining operational excellence, advancing organizational priorities, and aligning services with community needs and City goals.

Key functions include:

• Plan, direct, manage, and oversee Department operations, ensuring effective delivery of emergency services, fire prevention, specialized response capabilities, and community safety programs.
• Provide executive leadership for emergency preparedness, operational readiness, firefighter safety, training, and incident response.
• Manage the development and administration of the Department’s operating and capital budgets, ensuring responsible resource allocation, financial accountability, and long-term organizational sustainability.
• Establish strategic goals, evaluate service delivery and performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives aligned with City priorities, professional standards, and community expectations.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with the City Manager’s Office, City Council, other City departments, regional fire and emergency service organizations, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community stakeholders.
• Oversee workforce planning, leadership development, succession planning, employee engagement, recruitment, retention, and initiatives that strengthen organizational diversity and professional growth.
• Maintain accreditation requirements, regulatory…