Recruits from the Fargo and West Fargo Fire Departments started a 10-week fire academy today. Four recruits from Fargo and one recruit from West Fargo will be participating in the 5th firefighter academy jointly hosted by the two departments. During the course of the academy, recruits will complete classroom work, drills, ride-a-longs and live burn scenarios. In addition, recruits will experience hands-on training in a controlled environment and learning techniques to prepare them for real-life scenarios.
Fargo Cass Public Health is encouraging owners of massage therapy establishments in Fargo to contact them to begin licensing procedures. The license requirement is associated with an Ordinance passed in December 2021. It was National Women’s Health Week recently, a time when women are encouraged to make their health a priority. Fargo Cass Public Health promotes healthy lifestyles and its Family Planning Program offers free and low-cost confidential services to help women with their healthcare needs. Services include annual physicals, HIV services, immunizations, birth control, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy tests and health education to prevent disease. No one is ever turned away due to inability to pay for services. Visit the Fargo Cass Public Health website for more information.
At the Fargo Public Library, a Spring Plant Swap will be May 23rd at the Carlson Library. Participants can bring in seed packets or plants to trade or share, which could be divided perennials, started garden plants or propagated slips. The library’s weekly Tech Help service for residents who need a little assistance using their technology devices continues Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Downtown Main Library.
The third annual Fargo Police Academy launched today with 27 new recruits, who were chosen from a group of more than 100 applicants after an extensive application, background-check and interview process. Individuals attending the 2022 Fargo Police Academy will receive more than 450 hours of North Dakota Peace Officer Standards and Training Board-approved training. Upon successful completion of the academy, students are eligible for hire as a licensed peace officer by the Fargo Police Department and throughout the state of North Dakota.
I proclaimed today Dean Bresciani Day because today is his last day as President at NDSU after serving 12 years. I included in the proclamation his many achievements and successes and wished him well as he begins his next chapter as a professor at NDSU.
We will now see a video featuring Fargo Cass Public Health employees who will talk about why they have chosen to devote their careers to public health and serving our residents.