Medical calls up 17% last year 9:51 pm, Apr. 5, 2021 × Firefighters battle a blaze Jan. 23, 2020, at Elim Rehab & Care Center, 3534 University Drive S. in Fargo. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor FARGO — Calls for medical emergencies and fires have continued to increase for the Fargo Fire Department as the city continues to grow. Fire Chief Steve Dirksen told city commissioners on Monday night, April 5, that the trend is continuing in the first part of 2021. In 2020, the department saw the highest number of calls for emergency medical situations, at 7,312, he said. The largest number of calls were for the downtown area, and the calls were up 17% overall last year.