Local First Responders to Conduct Training Exercises on July 29-31

Local First Responders to Conduct Training Exercises on July 29-31

Annual training event will take place at the FARGODOME

07/26/2024

The Fargo Fire Department and The Fargo Police Department, along with the Cass County Sheriff's Office, West Fargo Police Department, West Fargo Fire Department, Moorhead Fire Department, Red River Regional Dispatch Center, Sanford Ambulance, Simulation In Motion-North Dakota (SIM-ND), Fargo Emergency Management and West Fargo Emergency Management, will conduct training exercises on Monday, July 29, Tuesday, July 30, and Wednesday, July 31.

Training simulations are scheduled to occur several times throughout the day between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the FARGODOME (1800 N. University Drive) to provide multiple opportunities for public safety professionals to attend. This annual training event has been discussed and planned for several months; it is not in response to any threats, intelligence or heightened security concerns. The training event is not open to the public.

The training event is designed to be a realistic scenario to practice security, sheltering and evacuation plans. Law enforcement officers may be seen carrying firearms and moving around the exterior of the building. The public can expect to hear loud noises and yelling. Additionally, there will be several emergency response vehicles in the area with activated emergency lights. There is no safety concern to the public or surrounding area.

Public safety services will continue to be provided during these training exercises, and residents should continue to report emergencies by dialing 9-1-1.