Firefighters Steve Schwartz and Charlie Mohning took the oath of office Tuesday morning at Fire Station #1 as a result of their recent promotions within the fire and rescue department. Mohning is now officially the Battalion Chief, while Schwartz becomes the Assistant Chief. Prior to the official swearing of oath, Le Mars Fire Chief Dave Schipper says it is rare and an historic time for the Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department to have two promotions at the same time. Schipper read a poem, entitled: “The Special Breed” which he says was presented to him from a former fire chief from Estherville that explains the role of a firefighter. Le Mars Mayor Dick Kirchoff administered the oaths and swearing ceremonies, beginning with Charlie Mohning as the new Battalion Chief.