07/30/2026
๐ Congratulations! ๐
Please join us in congratulating Lt. Beneke on earning his Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I certification through the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau.
This certification was officially issued on September 9, 2025, and reflects a significant investment of time, dedication, and perseverance. Achieving certifications like this requires countless hours of studying, hands-on training, and time away from family and personal commitments. That level of commitment does not go unnoticed.
The Fire and Emergency Services Instructor I certification prepares fire service professionals to effectively plan, deliver, and evaluate training while developing the instructional skills needed to educate firefighters and emergency responders. Quality instructors are essential to building knowledgeable, confident, and capable personnel, making this certification an important investment in the future of our department.
At Spencer Fire-Rescue, we believe continuous learning is essential to providing the highest level of service to our community. Every new certification strengthens our department's knowledge, leadership, capabilities, and readiness to respond when our citizens need us most.
Although this certification was earned in 2025, professional accomplishments deserve to be recognized, and we are proud to celebrate Lt. Beneke's continued commitment to serving our department and community.
Thank you, Lt. Beneke, for your dedication to professional excellence and for investing in yourself, our department, and the community we are privileged to serve. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!