West Fargo Fire Department in need of part-time firefighters July 28, 2021 “The year has been pretty tough,” said West Fargo Fire Chief Dan Fuller. West Fargo Fire crews not only battle blazes, but also respond to medical, hazmat, rescue, alarm and public service calls. From 2017 to 2020, calls have increased by over 300%. “I’m retired, so this gives me a chance to give back to the community that I live in, that my kids go to school in,” explained West Fargo part-time firefighter and chaplain David Nerud. The West Fargo Fire Department utilizes a hybrid career and part-time system. That allows the department to take less money out of taxpayers’ pockets.