Fargo Firefighters Local 642
About Us
Fargo Firefighters Local 642 (L642) is the official labor organization representing the dedicated professional firefighters who safeguard lives and property in the Fargo area. We are proud to be the Fargo chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), which you can learn more about at iaff.org.
Our members deliver a wide range of essential services, including fire protection, emergency medical care, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, water rescue, and more. In addition, we enforce fire safety codes, conduct fire investigations, and offer public education programs on fire safety and injury prevention for the Fargo community. Through state contracts, our members also staff regional hazardous materials response (HAZMAT) and technical rescue teams.
"Since joining the IAFF in 1939, we have actively engaged with the community to make the city of Fargo a safer place to work and live."
Serving our Community
At Fargo Firefighters Local 642, we are committed to being a force for positive change in Fargo.
We aim to foster and promote trade unionism among our members and within the community, build political influence to support our firefighters, advance the highest standards of safety and best practices in our profession, and engage in charitable activities to support the community we serve.
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our core values and commitments
Advance our profession through education and awareness
Ensure safe and equitable working conditions
Foster labor-management cooperation
Build strong relationships within the community
Represent our membership as a united force
Uphold the tradition of excellence in firefighting
Engage in charitable work and community events
Advocate for the rights and benefits of our members
We proudly support local and national organizations that make a difference in our community and beyond
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