West Fargo Firefighters

07/29/2026

Our mission is more than words on a page—it’s the commitment that guides our actions every day.

At IAFF Local 5307, we stand united in service, advocating for our members through communication, collaboration, and solidarity while promoting health, safety, fair treatment, professional development, and community engagement.

We believe that by striving for excellence in the fire service and reducing community risk, we strengthen not only our firefighters, but also our union and the communities we proudly serve.

This mission reflects who we are, what we stand for, and the standard we hold ourselves to—today and into the future.

07/23/2026

Five of your IAFF 5307 West Fargo Firefighters are in Aurora Illinois this week for 4-5 days of Firemanship training.

Working on the skill, practice and trade of firefighting. These firefighters give up time away from family and spend some of their own money to devote themselves to the fire service, bettering themselves for you! The public we swear to protect.

This is just one example of their commitment to continuous training. We are proud of those who continually invest in themselves so they can better serve and protect the citizens of West Fargo.

07/03/2026

Congratulations to our newly elected officials, and thank you to Mayor Bernie Dardis, Commissioner Brad Olson, and Commissioner Roben Anderson for your years of service and dedication to the City of West Fargo. Wishing everyone success in the years ahead!

07/02/2026

Your West Fargo Firefighters A-Shift making a great stop early this morning! Thank you to Fargo Firefighters Local 642 and Southern Valley Fire & Rescuefor coming to help us!

BREAKING: West Fargo firefighters contain early-morning Camping World fire.

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https://www.valleynewslive.com/2026/07/02/west-fargo-firefighters-contain-early-morning-camping-world-fire/

05/03/2026

We are welcoming in Firefighter Spotlight! 2 weeks a month we will be selecting a firefighter to highlight, to show appreciation for the great men and women serving on this department!

This month we are introducing..

Hudson Kalina!

Badge #- 269
Rank- Firefighter
Year joined WFFD- 2023
Any previous experience- Yes, roughly a year and a half as a volunteer from my hometown.
Shift- C
Station- 75
Specialties- Hazmat Technician (the best specialty)

What is your hometown?

I grew up on a farm outside of a real small town called Lowry, Minnesota. Farm living was awesome.

What made you want to pursue this career?

I have always had a draw to the service of others by attempting to emulate the way Jesus first loved and served us.

What is a skill being a firefighter has taught you that you use outside of your job?

Man, the sheer ability to slow down the fast paced, high stress environments/problems to decipher and work through them effectively.

What is your favorite part about being a West Fargo Firefighter?

Being a firefighter is the best job in the world, I absolutely love this calling. In West Fargo especially, the ability to grow is so great not only within the department but for the City as a whole.

What would you say to someone who is considering becoming a firefighter?

Absolutely do everything you can to make it happen you will not regret the journey or the bonds made along the way.

What are some of your hobbies or things you like to do when not on shift for WFFD?

Firstly spending time with my bride and our Pit-bull, outside of that I train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, lift weights (and put them back down), hunt, fish, and read a lot of books.

Favorite go to gym song?

This is tough but I have to go with “Duality” by Slipknot, that song will make you want to run through a brick wall.