10/22/2026
🧑🚒 ALERT:
The West Fargo Fire Department is excited to announce the promotion of Brandon Gaugler to Training Chief. Gaugler is a 10-year veteran of the fire service.
“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.”
Gaugler is from West Fargo, North Dakota and was hired as a full-time firefighter by the West Fargo Fire Department in 2018. Throughout his time with the department, Gaugler has served as Captain, been an active Honor Guard member, contributed to the Hazmat Team and instructed CPR. He has also been part of the Peer Support Team, served as Union Vice President and worked as a certified drone pilot.
The Training Chief helps coordinate fire, EMS and emergency response training programs. This key position develops comprehensive training plans, ensures adherence to local and federal standards and supervises the dedicated department instructors.
