Fargo Firefighters Local 642

🔥 Structure Fire - 700 Blk 14th St N, Fargo

Solid work by your Fargo Firefighters this afternoon to keep damage limited to the exterior! Thanks to the work of our members, our neighbor is able to stay in their home tonight.

Fargo Fire Department extinguishes structure fire Saturday afternoon The Fargo Fire Department extinguished a structure fire on the 700 block of 14th Street North on Saturday afternoon.

Today, we join our community in honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

This Memorial Day, Fargo Firefighters Local 642 remembers those who gave everything in service to others. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

🔥💪Congratulations to all these Local 642 members on their well-deserved promotions.💪🔥

🙌 Ballot Box Victory: Measure 3 and Union Advocacy Deliver Nine New Firefighters to the Fargo-Moorhead Metro

FARGO – The Fargo-Moorhead metro area is safer today thanks to the relentless political action of local union members. By taking their case directly to the voters and city leaders, Fargo Firefighters Local 642 and Moorhead Firefighters Local 1323 secured funding for nine new full-time firefighter positions.

Pictured below are the nine newest members of their ranks following their swearing in as union brothers and sisters. These fresh faces represent the tangible outcome of what happens when organized labor fights for safer staffing levels.

🗳️ Fargo: Measure 3 Public Safety Sales Tax

In Fargo, Fargo Firefighters Local 642 championed Measure 3 on the 2024 ballot - a 0.25% sales tax dedicated exclusively to city fire and police operations, buildings, and equipment. Fargo Firefighters spent weeks knocking on doors, educating, and promoting across the community. Voters approved Measure 3 with nearly 70% of the vote, creating a dedicated revenue stream for the next 20 years that funded six of the new graduates seen in this photo.

"The passage of Measure 3 was a defining moment for our local," said Ron Guggisberg, President of Local 642. "These new graduates are the direct result of that political action. It proves that when we unite to educate our community, we secure the resources necessary to save lives and protect our members."

🗣️ Moorhead: Advocacy in Action

Across the river in Minnesota, Moorhead Firefighters Local 1323 fought a parallel battle in the council chambers. By presenting undeniable data on call volume spikes, the union successfully lobbied the Moorhead City Council to prioritize public safety. Their advocacy secured budget authorization for the remaining three new firefighter graduates pictured here, a critical step toward meeting national staffing and safety standards.

"Seeing these new members graduate and stand ready to serve is incredibly rewarding," said Eric Welk, President of Local 1323. "Securing these positions required persistent engagement with our city leaders, and it shows that our political voice is our most powerful tool for ensuring our crews have the backup they need."

💪 Union Strong

Whether at the ballot box in Fargo or the budget hearings in Moorhead, Fargo Firefighters Local 642 and Moorhead Firefighters Local 1323 have shown that safety is non-negotiable. Please join us in welcoming these nine new brothers and sisters to the frontline!

Stay engaged. Stay united. Stay safe.



Fargo Firefighters Local 642
Moorhead Firefighters Local 1323
IAFF 5th District
International Association of Fire Fighters

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🔥 2nd Alarm Structure Fire - 400 Blk 42nd Street N, Fargo

Your Fargo Firefighters quickly put out a car on fire inside of a building, making sure everybody got out safe and salvaging the building 💪

1 person injured in north Fargo fire FARGO (KFGO) - One person suffered injuries in a north Fargo fire Tuesday night. Crews were initially called t...

🔥 Structure Fire - 4500 Blk 19th St S, Moorhead

Your Fargo Firefighters assisted our friends in Moorhead this morning on a multiple alarm structure fire, preventing any further spread to adjacent buildings and making sure all occupants were safe.

Update: Fire damages home in south Moorhead - KVRR Local News MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – Firefighters responded to a house fire in south Moorhead Monday morning. Crews were called to the fire in the 4500 block of 19th St S at 11 a.m. Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the roof of the home. Firefighters used a ladder truck to spray water onto the roof f...