West Fargo Fire Department

October was a real treat! Our spooktacular crews were "boo-sy" responding to over 270 calls for service this month! 📞🚒👻 Want to get a glimpse of our fang-tastic work in West Fargo? Take a peek at the breakdown below! 👇

A very special thank you to Changing Lives Tabernacle in West Fargo for treating our crews and staff to a yummy spaghetti meal! 🍝 Your kindness and support are truly appreciated!

Reminder: Time to Change Your Clocks and Batteries! 🔋 🕒 As daylight saving time ends, don't forget to set your clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 1st. It's also a great opportunity to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

🎃 Happy Halloween from the WFFD! 🎃 Celebrate Halloween safely with these tips: 🎃 Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks for your jack-o’-lanterns to avoid open flames. 🔥 Position decorations away from open flames and heat sources to prevent accidents.

Thank you to Trinity Elementary - JP2 Network for inviting us to be a part of your Trunk or Treat Event! Our crews had a howling good time handing out spook-tacular goodies, showing off our trucks, and getting a peek at all the fa-boo-lous costumes.

Our Community Risk Reduction Team had a fantastic time sharing fire extinguisher tips with the staff at Costco! 🧯 The team provided insights into fire safety, demonstrated the correct technique for using a fire extinguisher, and offered practice with extinguishing a real fire.

Huge thanks to the West Fargo Early Childhood Center for welcoming us into one of their classrooms! We had a fantastic time sharing fire safety tips and showing off our gear. The students were amazing listeners and asked some fantastic questions.

🧑‍🚒 ALERT: The West Fargo Fire Department is excited to announce the promotion of Brandon Gaugler to Training Chief. Gaugler is a 10-year veteran of the fire service. For more information, visit: orlo.us/KrQMf

Keep Your Halloween Safe and Spooky! 🎃 Halloween is a time for fun and celebration, but don't let fire hazards spoil the night! As you prepare for an evening of ghostly delights, keep these safety tips in mind to ensure your festivities remain both thrilling and fire-free! 👻👇

Prevention is the best method against deck fires.🔥 Residents are reminded of these simple fire safety precautions to help prevent accidental fires: 🚬 Properly dispose of smoking materials 🌬️ A slight breeze can create embers 🔥 Put cigarettes out completely before leaving

Ready for All Hazards. All the Time. As an all-hazards fire department, we respond to a wide array of situations, including fires, rescues, inspections, Community Risk Reduction efforts, emergency medical calls and technical rescues. We're here for you, always ready to respond.

The West Fargo Fire Department wants to remind everyone that burning grass, leaves, or garbage is prohibited. Here are some tips for safe recreational burning: 🔥 Ensure your fire is in a designated fire area. 💧 Keep a water source nearby. 🚫 Never leave a fire unattended.

CRR Officer Travis had an amazing time teaching students about fire extinguisher safety!🧯 The students gained valuable insights into fire safety, learned the correct technique for using a fire extinguisher, and even had the chance to practice extinguishing a real fire.

We had an absolute blast this past week with our visitors from West Fargo Public Schools! Leading up to Fire Prevention Week, these kindergarteners enjoyed an exciting day at our Headquarters, where they learned about fire safety and even met a firefighter in full gear!

Goodbye, September! 👋👋 Want to see how we helped the West Fargo community last month? Check out our September service calls breakdown to get all the details! ⬇️

West Fest 2026 was a BLAST! Our Firefighter of the Year, John Neeb, had a great time driving in the parade with his trusty sidekick, K-9 Mika. It was awesome to celebrate West Fargo and see such a fantastic turnout from everyone. We can't wait to see you all again next year! 🎉

Ever wondered what it’s like to be the voice on the line when someone dials 911? The Red River Regional Dispatch Center is hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators. Learn more and apply at orlo.us/P4ekJ

Happy National Fire Pup Day 🐾🔥 Today, we’re thrilled to spotlight K9 Mika on National Fire Pup Day! As the sole Ignitable Liquid Detection K-9 in our region, Mika plays a vital role in supporting fire investigations across western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota.