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Greensboro Fire Department opens registration for eight-week Fire Citizens Academy
Summary
The Greensboro Fire Department said registration is open for its annual Fire Citizens Academy, an eight-week program Thursdays from July 23 to Sept. 10, 6:00–8:30 p.m.; residents can register at greensboro-nc.gov and search “FCA.”
The Greensboro Fire Department announced that its annual Fire Citizens Academy will run Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. for eight weeks, beginning July 23 and concluding Sept. 10. An agency official said the program is open to community members and that registration is now available.
The Fire Citizens Academy is designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at department operations, training and daily responsibilities. The speaker described the department as “one of the nation's leading fire departments,” emphasizing that the program offers direct exposure to how firefighters train and operate.
Sessions will be held weekly on Thursdays; the announcement specified start and end dates but did not name specific facility locations for the meetings. The announcement directed interested participants to register online at greensboro-nc.gov by searching for “FCA.”
The department did not provide details in the announcement about eligibility criteria, cost (if any), age limits, class size, or how participants will be selected when demand exceeds capacity. Those details were listed as not specified in the transcript.
The Fire Citizens Academy is billed as a community-engagement program intended to increase public familiarity with fire operations and training. Residents seeking more information or with questions should follow the registration link on the city website or contact the Greensboro Fire Department directly.
