The Fargo Fire Department is announcing its successful completion of the reaccreditation process through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). First accredited in 2010, the Fargo Fire Department takes part in a rigorous process every five years to maintain its accreditation status. The department’s reaccreditation hearing occurred Tuesday, August 5, in Denver.
In May 2025, four CFAI peer assessors from fire departments in Virginia, Illinois, Colorado and California visited Fargo to review the Fire Department’s practices and interview various Fire and City personnel. Their visit marked the fourth time the Fire Department has been reviewed for accreditation.
“I’m proud to share that the hardworking, dedicated staff of the Fargo Fire Department has once again achieved reaccreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International,” said Fargo Fire Chief Gary Lorenz. “Every reaccreditation process helps our Fire Department find ways to continue improving the high-quality emergency services we provide to the community.”
Due to the department’s efforts to extend its accreditation, several policies, procedures and planning documents have been enhanced over the past 15 years, allowing The City of Fargo to advance from Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 3 to Class 1. This classification has increased community safety and led to reduced insurance costs for Fargo residents. Fargo is one of 124 fire departments that are internationally accredited and hold an ISO Class 1 designation.