FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –A selection committee is recommending Grand Forks Fire Chief Gary Lorenz for Fargo fire chief.

The city launched a national search for a new chief in anticipation of Chief Steven Dirksen’s retirement on May 16.

Three candidates were designated as finalists: Lorenz, Tim Binfet, and Craig Nelson.

Binfet and Nelson are both division chiefs with the Fargo Fire Department.

After in-person interviews, the committee recommended Lorenz for the position.

City Administrator Michael Redlinger will present him as the recommended candidate to the city commission on Monday.

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