Guilford Volunteer Fire Department Scholarship Program – Now Accepting Applications
The Guilford Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, created to support education and strengthen community service in Guilford. Each year, the department invests directly in local students who show commitment, discipline, and a clear plan for their future. Who Should Apply This scholarship is open to: High school seniors entering college or trade school Current college students continuing their education Adults pursuing cert
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HELP US HELP YOU – ADOPT A HYDRANT
Guilford just powered through a historic winter storm. Snowbanks are high. Hydrants are buried. Access is tight. Now we need your help. When a hydrant is covered in snow, firefighters lose valuable time digging before we can connect to water. In a fire, seconds matter. Quick water saves homes, pets, and lives. We have a lot of hydrants across Guilford. After a storm like this, many of them disappear under snow. We cannot clear them all alone. Here ’s where you can help us he
Feb 23
BACKFEEDING GENERATORS CRITICAL SAFETY MESSAGE
Backfeeding a generator into a home puts lives at risk. Backfeeding sends power backward through your electrical system and onto utility lines. This practice kills line workers and starts fires. Here is why backfeeding is dangerous. • Sends electricity onto utility lines during outages • Electrocutes line workers restoring power • Overloads home wiring• Starts electrical fires inside walls • Destroys appliances and generators • Violates electrical and fire codes What safe gen
Jan 23
GUILFORD RESIDENTS. WINTER STORM SAFETY MESSAGE
Power outages follow winter storms. Generator misuse kills people every year. This message matters. Generator safety rules. • Run generators outdoors only. • Keep generators at least 20 feet from houses. • Keep generators away from doors, windows, and vents. • Never run a generator in a garage, basement, porch, or near open windows. • Never use grills, camp stoves, or propane heaters indoors. • Point exhaust away from structures. • Shut down and cool generators before refueli
Jan 23
The Guilford Fire Department Is Hiring
The Guilford Fire Department is now accepting applications for full-time career positions. Open positions Firefighter-Paramedic Firefighter-EMT Position details Full-time, non-exempt• Benefits included• Salary per IAFF Local 4177 Collective Bargaining Agreement How to apply Submit a complete application package with a $50 non-refundable application. Click and download application and job posting below: Human Resources Town of Guilford Guilford Town Hall31 Park Street Guilf
Jan 16
