Would like to see where fuel pump is located and if there are fuses or safety switches i need to check before i change pump 1997 dodge dakota

The pump is in the fuel tank. There may be a fuse, check both inside and outside fuse panels. A quick way to check if its working is to take the fuel cap off, put ur ear to the fuel neck and have somebody bump the starter. Most of the time you should be able to hear the pump run for a second and then shut off.