-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Fort Dodge Fire Chief Steve Hergenreter swears-in three new lieutenants Tuesday afternoon. Taking the oath, from left, are Nick Carlson, Ben Waynar and Nate Conrad.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Freshly sworn-in Fort Dodge Fire Department Lt. Nick Carlson, holds his son Bo, 1, after the brief ceremony Tuesday at the fire station.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Freshly sworn into their new ranks, Fort Dodge Fire Department lieutenants Ben Waynar, at left, Nate Conrad and Nick Carlson pose for a photo after the brief Tuesday afternoon ceremony.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Fort Dodge Fire Chief Steve Hergenreter’s reflection prepares to swear in three new lieutenants Tuesday afternoon at the fire station.

-Messenger photo by Hans Madsen
Fort Dodge firefighter Ashley Jochum concentrates on making perfect cake slices Tuesday afternoon during a swearing-in ceremony for three new lieutenants.