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Fargo Firefighters Visit Children Spending Christmas in the Hospital

The firefighters visited children at both Essentia and Sanford to deliver presents

December 25, 2018

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FARGO– Fargo Firefighters spent their Christmas morning like any other morning, giving back to the community. The firefighters visited children at both Essentia and Sanford hospitals to deliver presents and offer a little bit of holiday cheer. “It’s an interruption to what’s going on currently in their life and it’s a welcome interruption,” Fargo Firefighter Union president Eric Eisenlohr said….

Off-Duty Firefighters Give Back By Ringing Bells For The Salvation Army

Firefighters volunteered at 26 kettle locations in the F-M area

December 14, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – Off-duty Fargo-Moorhead firefighters are trading in their fire equipment for bells. Firefighters volunteered their time at 26 kettle locations in the F-M area by ringing bells for The Salvation Army. This is a part of a friendly competition between firefighters, realtors, and law enforcement officers in the area to see just how much money they can raise….

Fargo Fire Department Shares Dos and Don’ts for Kitchen Fire Safety

In the event of a fire, do not hesitate to call 911 for assistance

November 15, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. – The holidays are quickly approaching and fire safety is important to keep in mind when cooking meals in the kitchen. Paying close to attention to hot surfaces, having a fire extinguisher on-hand, and being aware of items surrounding hot surfaces are ways to avoid a cooking fire. Fargo Fire Department says never use water when trying to…

LIVE: Fargo Fire Department Shares Kitchen Fire Safety Tips

Paying close attention to hot surfaces and having a fire extinguisher on-hand are ways to avoid a fire

November 15, 2018

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KVRR’s Maggie LaMere learns what to do in an event of a fire from the Fargo Fire Department. Categories: Morning – In The Community Tags: FARGO FIRE DEPARTMENT, holiday, Kitchen Fire Safety

Two Hospitalized After Gas Leak

The call around 12:30 p.m. was to 4820 30th Avenue South in Fargo.

November 7, 2018

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FARGO, ND — A construction crew using a gas-powered concrete saw inside a building without ventilation sent two adults to the hospital. Crews were called in the noon hour to 4820 30th Avenue South in Fargo. Fire officials say work in the building cause elevated carbon monoxide readings. Children in a daycare were sheltered-in-place by moving them all to one…

Fargo Firefighters, Red Cross Volunteers Install Smoke Detectors in Homes

Fargo FD receives funding to host installation events each year

October 27, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — For many college students, one thing towards the bottom of their to–do lists is to make sure their smoke detectors are running properly. “I know it’s kind of challenging. I mean, I rent out a bunch of houses and stuff too, and me and my roommates probably have no clue how to install them and how to check…

No One Injured in Garage Fire at Business Center in Fargo

Some units in the complex suffered significant smoke damage

October 20, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. — Fargo firefighters responded to the fire at a warehouse on 3317 Fiechtner Drive around 6:45 pm Saturday, when drivers noticed heavy smoke coming from the building. When crews arrived, they noticed the damage to the unit where the blaze broke out. The fire also spread to multiple office and garage spaces in the complex. Chainsaws were used to…

Garage Fire Near Downtown

Mulitple crews are on the scene at 615 9th Avenue South.

September 25, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Fargo Firefighters are on the scene of a garage fire at this hour. The area around 615 9th Avenue South should be avoided while crews attend to the fire. We have a crew on the scene and will have updates tonight on KVRR Local News at 6:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Categories: Community, Local News, North Dakota…

Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire

The RV is located at 210 16th Street North in Fargo.

August 8, 2018

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Fargo, ND — The Fargo Fire Department is battling a vehicle fire. The RV is located at 210 16th Street North in Fargo. It’s unclear if there are any injuries. We have a crew on the scene and will have updates online as well as on KVRR Local News at 6:00 & 9:00. Categories: Community, Local News, North Dakota News…

FM Area Fireworks Related Calls

In Fargo, there were two fires related to fireworks.

July 5, 2018

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FARGO, ND — Fire officials in the F-M area report a few fireworks related calls on the 4th of July. In Fargo, there were two fires related to fireworks. One small grass fire and a trash fire. In West Fargo, there was one commercial dumpster fire related to fireworks being thrown out. Fire officials report there was no damage. In…