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West Fargo departments report rising call volumes and accreditation in 2025
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Summary
Fire, police and public works leaders told the West Fargo commission their 2025 annual reports show rising service demand: the fire department saw a 10.1% increase in calls and earned accreditation; police responded to 32,911 calls with modest crime increases; public works reported major maintenance volumes and a citywide meter replacement.
West Fargo leaders presented 2025 annual reports at the April 20 commission meeting, saying growth in the city is driving higher demand for public safety and municipal services.
Fire Chief Fuller said the West Fargo Fire Department responded to 3,039 calls for service in 2025, a 10.1% increase over the previous year. Fuller announced the department earned accredited agency status through the Center for Public Safety Excellence, reported a stated return on investment of $11.37 for every $1 spent and a total economic impact of $85,000,000 for the year. He said 94% of building fires were contained to the room of origin in 2025, personnel logged more than 15,000 hours of training, and the department estimated it saved $55,000,000 in property value through response and prevention efforts.
Police Chief Pete Nielsen presented highlights from the department’s 2025 report: a completed department remodel and courtroom work, two civilian staff members reaching 30 years of service, the creation of two new lieutenant ranks, and a slight increase in overall crime (about 1.5%) with an 11% increase in crimes against persons. Nielsen said officers responded to 32,911 calls for service in 2025 (a 15% increase since 2021), and he noted a transparency page that posts daily operational statistics, including arrests, DUIs and use-of-force incidents.
Public Works Director Matt Anvick summarized the department’s second annual report and operational highlights: the department has 103 full-time employees, completed about 875 residential meter replacements in a citywide program, used roughly 12,500 tons of asphalt for in-house maintenance, and services about 13,097 sanitation locations weekly. Anvick said multiple divisions also focused on tree planting, right-of-way maintenance and staff training.
Why it matters: city staff said accreditation, training hours and investments in equipment and facilities support continued service levels as West Fargo grows. Officials urged residents to review the full annual reports, which the city will post on department pages.
Sources: remarks by Fire Chief Fuller, Police Chief Pete Nielsen and Public Works Director Matt Anvick during the April 20, 2026 commission meeting.
