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Greensboro, NC

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When to Call 911

Call 9-1-1 during an emergency or any situation that requires immediate assistance from law enforcement personnel (police or sheriff), the Fire Department, or EMS (ambulance). If in doubt whether a situation is an emergency, call 9-1-1.

A few examples of emergencies are:

  • Any known serious medical or possibly serious medical problem
  • Any type of fire, chemical spill or smoke seen or smelled within in building, home or other structure
  • Any life-threatening situation
  • Any situation where any kind of domestic violence or assault has taken place
  • Any crime against a person in progress or that has already occurred
  • Any type of accident with injuries
  • Shooting
  • Childbirth
  • Seizures
  • Any leaking tank or unknown substance seen leaking from vehicles, storage tanks, etc
  • Falls from any height where there is obvious injury or the victim is unconscious
  • Any time someone is trapped or hurt in any kind of farming, industrial and even home-related accident
  • Road hazards, drunk or careless / aggressive drivers
  • Any time you are in fear for your safety or the safety of others.

There are also times when it may not be appropriate to call 9-1-1. Some examples of this are:

  • To test your phone or the 9-1-1 system
  • To ask for phone number information (4-1-1) or phone repairs (6-1-1)
  • To find out about power outages, or school, road or other closings
  • To find out if someone has been arrested or is in jail
  • As a prank or a joke
  • For sick or injured pets
  • For the location of election / polling sites
  • To complain about the service or prices in a restaurant or other business
  • For directions to any location
  • For tours of the 9-1-1 center or other public safety agencies.

Weather Forecast

Greensboro, NC
56°
mostly cloudy
92% humidity
wind: 18mph N
H 60 • L 56
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Fire District 13 Inc. is currently staffed with 24 full time personnel and 42 dedicated volunteers.

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Monthly Calls

MonthTotal Calls
January

126
February 140
March156
April151
May126
June122
July158
August166
September19
October
November
December
Total1164

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Fire District # 13 Inc.
2505 Lees Chapel Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27405

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Phone: 336-375-5507

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Emergency: 911

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