FIRE CHIEF GARY LORENZ

Grand Forks Fire Chief recommended for position of Fargo Fire Chief

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A selection committee is recommending Grand Forks Fire Chief Gary Lorenz for Fargo fire chief. The city launched a national search for a new chief in anticipation of Chief Steven Dirksen’s retirement on May 16. Three candidates were designated as finalists: Lorenz, Tim Binfet, and Craig Nelson. Binfet and Nelson are both division chiefs with the Fargo…

FAA Grants Drone Visual Line of Sight Waiver To Grand Forks Fire Department

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (KVRR) — Grand Forks Fire Department is granted an FAA waiver to fly drones beyond the visual line of sight in emergency situations. It will allow them to be able to assess large fires, conduct aerial searches and help locate missing people in challenging environments. Fire Chief Gary Lorenz says the waiver enhances their situational awareness and…