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After serving as the Spencer fire chief for seven years, John Conyn retired from his position on Friday. The retired chief has had a career as a firefighter spanning 48 years. Conyn joined the Spencer Fire Department in 2016 after serving in Webster City, North Chicago, Illinois, and Racine, Wisconsin. During his seven years of service in Spencer, Conyn was happy to recall the growth he’s seen in the community.

A reception for Spencer Fire Chief John Conyn was held at City Hall on Monday to celebrate his retirement. Friday will be Conyn’s last day as chief after seven years of service. Dozens of Spencer community members stopped by City Hall on Monday to share their appreciation for their fire chief of the last seven years. In turn, Conyn expressed his gratitude to the city and its citizens for allowing him to serve as fire chief.

After a 48-year career as a firefighter and seven years as Spencer’s fire chief, John Conyn, will be retiring in the next two months. As he prepares for his last day on May 19, Conyn has fond memories of almost 50 years as a firefighter. “I’ve been given the greatest Christmas present every day,” Conyn said. “I get to come here and be a firefighter.”

Spencer Police and Fire Departments Give Monthly Updates By charguth May 5, 2021 10:22 am Saga Communications Spencer, IA (KICD) — Spencer’s department heads gave the city council their monthly reports at Monday night’s meeting. Fire Chief John Conyn says there were no major fires in April. Lieutenant Patrick Westfall ran down activity from the Spencer police department. Westfall announced the Spencer police department is beginning a nuisance vehicle canvas of the city. We’ll tell you more about that Thursday morning on KICD News. Featured Content

Local Fire Officials Ask Community to Clear Snow From Around Fire Hydrants By charguth February 22, 2021 10:24 am Saga Communications Spencer, IA (KICD)– We see them in our community and we hope they will never have to be used, but local fire officials are asking for help in keeping hydrants clear of snow. Spencer Fire Chief John Conyn tells us seconds can matter when his crew shows up at the scene of fire and they would rather spend the extra time working on the flames than digging out a water source. Chief Conyn says a family can unofficially adopt the hydrant in their neighborhood and ke...