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Greensboro Firefighters Historical Society

About Us: The Greensboro Firefighters History Book Committee was formed in September of 2019. Our purpose is to record both written and audiovisual documentation of the history of the Greensboro NC Fire Department. We are comprised of Active Duty and Retired GFD Firefighters as well as private citizens.

Our mission statement. From the early 1800's to present day the Greensboro Fire Department is rich in History and Tradition. The mission of the Greensboro Fire Department History Book Committee is to preserve and share these memories through written and video documentation.

Contact Us: Retired Battalion Chief Larry Cockman. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 336-509-6674

9-11 Memories

Photo Print

Local Artist, Frank Duncan provided the top header design of old Central Fire Station for the Greensboro Firefighters History Book Website. Central Fire Station in Greensboro NC opened in 1926 at the inauguration of the city’s paid Fire Department. At that time the department employed 47 men in 8 companies to operate its 10 fire apparatus divided among 5 stations. Over the years the Station has served at various times as the site for Sunday school classes, a wedding, a funeral, band concerts, revivals, and during World War II housed up to 435 soldiers at one time. Many great firefighters have walked through those doors. If you would like a print of Old Central Station, please contact Larry Cockman at 336-509-6674 or lcockman@hotmail.com

History Menu

Other fire history collections on the web

The GFHBC recommends the following organizations as trusted and reliable sources for information about the history of fire in America:

The Fire Museum Network

Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Fire Motor Apparatus in America

International Fire Buff Associates, Inc.

National Emergency Training Center Library

National Fire Heritage Center

Firefly Restoration Company

Greensboro Fire Scrapbook Collections

Reese Kent/Joe Smith Collection

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

This public website will be used to inform our readers about the history of the Greensboro Fire Department. We will also share the many diversified services the GFD provides to the citizens of Greensboro. Posted articles and comments are the opinion of the writer and DOES NOT imply endorsement by the Greensboro Fire Department. All social media rules of professionalism and integrity will be strictly followed.