Congratulations Rex Lentner: Your Record of Service Speaks for Itself
After more than 30 years, 32 to be exact, in the firefighting profession, Rex Lentner retired from the Hibbing Fire Department in January. What a legacy he is leaving! Throughout his three decades of unselfish service, Rex has always been concerned about the region's firefighters. He was instrumental in the formation of the Stuntz Volunteer Fire Department, which later became part of the Hibbing Fire Department. He developed a number of practices and procedures for the department and they remain in effect today. He has been active and remains active with the Minnesota State Fire Department Association and the Arrowhead Regional Firefighters' Association.
I met Rex over 20 years ago when he was the president of the regional organization. It was Rex who strongly promoted the development of a regional fire department newsletter, which led to The Northland Fire Wire. Actually, he wrote the first editorial that appeared in the publication. I would actually wish Rex a happy retirement, but his heart and soul remains in the fire service and you'll still see him at the Arrowhead meetings. The Hibbing Tribune recently did a wonderful story about Rex and his career in firefighting, which was great to read. In that article, Rex said that he was proud of the impact he made at the Hibbing Fire Department. Well, Rex, I've got news for you, you've made an impact on all of the fire service. Your record of service to all Minnesota firefighters speaks for itself!