West Fargo Fire Department promotes Brandon Gaugler to Training Chief

WEST FARGO (KFGO) The West Fargo Fire Department has promoted Brandon Gaugler to Training Chief. Gaugler is a 10 year veteran of the fire service and a lifelong West Fargo resident. He joined the department as a full-time firefighter in 2018. “As a lifelong West Fargo resident, Training Chief Gaugler has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to the community and outstanding professionalism in each position he has undertaken,” said Chief Dan Fuller. “His extensive leadership skills have played a key role in strengthening our department and supporting the development of our personnel.” Since then, he has served as a Captain, helped with the department’s Hazardous Materials Team, Honor Guard and taught CPR. He has also served as Union Vice President and worked as a certified drone pilot. As Training Chief, Gaugler will help organize training for firefighters and emergency medical crews and make sure department members meet required safety and training standards.