Schwartz Sworn In As New Le Mars Fire Chief
A new Le Mars Fire Chief and five other members of Le Mars Fire-Rescue Department were sworn into new positions Tuesday. Although starting his new role as Fire Chief on Friday, Steve Schwarz was officially sworn in yesterday by mayor pro-tem Steve Wick in the Le Mars City Council Chambers. Schwartz has 26 years of experience with Le Mars Fire Rescue and served as Assistant Chief for six years. Schwarz succeeds Fire Chief Dave Schipper, who served Le Mars for 21 years, including 16 years as Chief.
The new Fire Chief says he wants to keep the tradition of the department alive.
He says his family roots played a role in choosing this profession.
Chief Schwarz plans no major changes in the department in the immediate future.
Retired Chief Dave Schipper called yesterday’s oath of office ceremony historic.
Others sworn in yesterday to the Le Mars Fire-Rescue Department included Assistant Chief and Fire Marshall Ethan Mitchell, Battalion Chief and Special Operations Officer Bryan Worthy, Battalion Chief- A Shift Marcus Pfeifer, and full-time additions that include Firefighter/EMS Providers Trevor Morris and Dylan Devries.
