Just as the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department was about to begin their annual banquet and awards program being held Saturday evening at the Willow Creek Golf Course Club, the sound of beeping occurred on nearly 30 different pagers. The Plymouth County Communications reported a house was on fire near 8th Street southwest. Immediately, 30 people raced out the door. Fire Chief Dave Schipper jumped in his command vehicle while wearing a dress shirt, tie, and blazer.