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Greensboro's fire chief and 911 director retire on the same day

Chief Jim Robinson and Guilford Metro 911 Director Melanie Jones both leave Jan. 31, 2027. The city wants public input on the next chief Oct. 7.

September 12, 2026

Information as of Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.

Fire Chief Jim Robinson and Guilford Metro 911 Director Melanie Jones plan to retire Jan. 31, 2027, the Rhino Times reported. Between them they have 69 years of public service.

The city will hold a community listening session about the next fire chief from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Greensboro Public Safety Training Center, 1510 N. Church St.

Also leaving: Engineering and Inspections Director Kenney McDowell, who retires Dec. 31 after more than 30 years with the city.

Sources

  1. Rhino Times: Greensboro fire chief and 911 director to retire on same day (opens in a new tab) · rhinotimes.com
  2. City of Greensboro: Community listening session on the next fire chief (opens in a new tab) · greensboro-nc.gov
  3. City of Greensboro: Engineering and Inspections director announces retirement (opens in a new tab) · greensboro-nc.gov