History 

     The Guil-Rand Fire Department was organized in 1950 to provide fire protection and rescue services to what is now the greater Archdale and Trinity area.  Prior to that time, there was no organized fire and rescue service in the northwest corner of Randolph County or the unincorporated areas of southwest Guilford County.

     The district experienced steady growth for the next twenty years.  However, beginning in about 1970, circumstances changed that set the stage for rapid growth that is still continuing. In 1969 the City of Archdale incorporated, and by 1973 the city had a water system in place.  In addition, Davidson Water Inc., provided water system services in the Hillsville and Trinity communities beginning about the same time.  The result was a tremendous spurt of growth in residential construction and light industry.  Two areas that were outside the district, Hillsville and Cedar Square petitioned to join the Guil-Rand Fire District.  In 1976, the addition of these two areas tripled our size.  Two stations were built and a combination of new and used equipment was purchased to begin operations. 

     In 1983, the Trinity area petitioned and joined our fire district and a fourth station was built to serve this area.

     In 1985, Interstate I-85 was completed through our district, which created a major traffic artery from Greensboro to Charlotte.

     Due to Trinity incorporating in 1997, our fire district now covers territory in two cities and in two counties.

     Currently, our fire district serves an area of approximately 81 square miles and a population of about 33,000 persons in Randolph and Guilford Counties. We cover 900 businesses that include commercial and industrial establishments. Guil-Rand covers 8 public schools, which includes 1 high school, 1 middle school and 6 elementary schools.

     Guil-Rand Fire Department, in this relatively short time of 59 years, has become the largest county fire department in terms of population served and district land area covered in both Guilford and Randolph counties.  The main functions of the department include fire suppression, rescue operations, haz-mat operations, emergency medical operations, and fire prevention/fire inspections.     

     Guil-Rand Fire Department has had to move its headquarters twice because of the growth we have experienced since we incorporated in 1950. Our newest headquarters is located at 10506 S. Main Street in Archdale south of Interstate I-85.

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

Principles

        * We will attend to the needs of the customers before anything else is done.

 * We will be committed to the highest standards of ethics, morality, personal integrity, and professionalism in the performance of duty.

* Is the action legal and ethical?

* Is the action within my scope of authority?

* Is the action within my scope of authority?

* Are you willing to be held accountable for your decision?

* Will the action bring about a satisfactory conclusion to the event?

 

* Is the risk worth the reward?

* We will risk our lives a lot, in a highly calculated and controlled manner, to protect a savable human life.

* We will risk our lives a little, in a highly calculated and controlled manner, to protect savable property.

* We will not risk our lives at all to protect lives or property that is already lost.

* We will be nice and respect everyone we have contact with.

 

Values

Participation –        Involvement of the entire department enables everyone to contribute better ways to

                                 accomplish goals with the resources which are available.

 

 

Cooperation –         We depend upon one another and must work together to achieve effective results.

 

Empowerment –      Each department member retains responsibility for our success and for developing the skills

                                  required to implement improvements in serving the public.

 

Decision Making – Decisions will be delegated to those responsible for achieving results and will be

                                  made based upon the values of efficiency and effectiveness in meeting community needs.

 

            Personnel Development – An investment in the education and professional development of all personnel is

                                                         critical to improving decision quality.

 

             Creativity – Developing better ways to accomplish departmental goals, requires the ability to apply new ideas and

                                  measure their potential benefits.

     

             Accountability – All personnel are committed to the success of the department and for improving service to the

                                          community.

       

              Advancement – Opportunities for promotion will be based upon the demonstrated ability to achieve team goals

                                         in the position being filled.

 

                     Service – Our efforts are based upon the needs of the residents, business owners and visitors who live in, work  in

                                      or visits our community.

      These values guide the actions of employees at all levels of the Guil-Rand Fire Department. Within the framework of these values, the Guil-Rand Fire Department is committed to providing residents, business owners, and visitors with fire and emergency services which protect lives and property.

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