Central Fire Station: A Centennial Celebration

Central Fire Station: A Centennial Reflection marks the 100th anniversary of the Greensboro Fire Department's transition to a fully paid, professional force in 1926β€”an evolution that began here at Central Fire Station.

Through historic photographs and the voices of Greensboro firefighters, the exhibit explores the culture of the firehouse: the routines, relationships, skills, traditions, and shared sense of purpose that shaped life within this building. Rather than presenting a chronological history, the exhibit invites visitors to consider the connections between generations of firefighters and the ways the work continues to carry forward.

Listen: Voices from Central Fire Station

The photographs in the exhibit are accompanied by the voices of Greensboro firefighters who knew Central Fire Station firsthand. These short listening stops offer memories of daily life, work, training, traditions, and relationships within the station.

Visiting the exhibit? Look for numbered Listening Stops throughout the gallery and select the corresponding number below.