Fire Operations
Guilford County Fire Operations staffs two units that supplement Guilford County Fire Agencies with additional on scene resources specializing in fireground operations, technical rescue and hazardous materials response. Guilford County provides a Hazardous Materials Response Team that staffed by highly qualified on-call members to assist allied agencies with mitigation of Hazardous Material Incidents.
Fire Marshal's Office
Guilford County Fire Marshal's Office handles all fire inspections and investigations within the county, with the exception of those areas inside the city limits of Greensboro and High Point. Our inspection's role is to complete all requests for new construction plan review, as well as state mandated fire safety inspections of all commercial structures. We also perform mandated fire inspection for all Guilford County Schools as well as all charter schools located within Guilford County including areas inside the city limits of Greensboro and High Point. Additionally, we provide home fire inspection services for group and foster homes upon request. All members of the Fire Marshal's Office are qualified fire investigators that assist each of the 22 Fire Districts in fire origin and cause determination when requested.