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Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--At least 50 years ago, the No. 22 Fire Station at Twentieth St. and Broadway looked like this. We're not just sure what the occasion was for the decorations, but even the horses and fire wagons were shined up. …
Today
Today...firefighters spent part of their day furthering their knowledge and education with the department's drillmaster. Studying hydraulics in the modern kitchen at Station No. 1 are Capt. Mike Gillman, left, driver L.L. Miller, drillmaster Jack…
Council Bluffs Changing Scene
Council Bluffs Changing Scene--A firehouse scene believed to be at No. 1 station on South Main Street before 1900, finds three typical firefighters playing three handed cribbage. This photo comes from retired fireman Bud Cheyne, 412 Oakland Ave.
Firefighters
Photograph of Council Bluffs firefighters Bruce Talbot, Jim Gress, Calvin Petersen.
Captain Oamek and Mike Kilbane
Photograph of Fire Department Captain Oamek and Fire Department Mike Kilbane.
1010 5th Ave.
Firefighters near truck at house fire - 1010 5th Avenue.
Nuzum, R. Brown, DiBlasi, Lidgett, Foster, Chief Elgan, Holly, D. DeVine, Rutledge, and Koening.
Johnson, Hassler, Bronson and Nuzum treated at hospital for heat exhaustion and released.
Nuzum, R. Brown, DiBlasi, Lidgett, Foster, Chief Elgan, Holly, D. DeVine, Rutledge, and Koening.
Johnson, Hassler, Bronson and Nuzum treated at hospital for heat exhaustion and released.
Lou Lapsley
Photography of Lou Lapsley and falmily, Council Bluffs Fire Department.
William Grote
Photograph of Council Bluffs firefighter William Grote.
Central Fire Station
A photograph of a fire engine in front of the Central Fire Station.
Council Bluffs Fire Department #3
A photograph of Council Bluffs firefighters and a horse drawn fire engine.
Wigwam Grocery fire
Wigwam Grocery, Cunningham Grocery, Hansen's Pastry Shop 100-104 W Broadway.
Persia Fire Department
Photograph of fire fighters Virgil Miller, Myron Albers, and Mike Hughes.
Modern truck serves as background for hand-pulled hose cart held by Asst. Chief Virgil Miller and fireman Myron Albers. Chief D. L. (Mike) Hughes stands in shadow of the old…
Modern truck serves as background for hand-pulled hose cart held by Asst. Chief Virgil Miller and fireman Myron Albers. Chief D. L. (Mike) Hughes stands in shadow of the old…
Raven Feed Plant fire
Fire destroyed the Raven Feed Co. plant and offices at 1215 W. Broadway
Neola Rescue Squad
Photograph of Neola fire fighters.
Girl Scout office fire
City fire inspector Jim Burke and a neighborhood girl, Sherl Cox, survey the interior of the Girl Scout house.
Ford Van & Storage fire
Ford Van and Storage Co. warehouse, 700 S. Main St. The blaze burst through the roof from burning storage vaults on the fourth floor. Three firemen were injured in the fire.
Fire at Bergstrom Woodworking
Fire Capt. Earl J. Hansen is taken to an ambulance at fire scene.
The Bergstrom Woodworking Co. plant, 110 S. 18th St. was destroyed by fire.
The Bergstrom Woodworking Co. plant, 110 S. 18th St. was destroyed by fire.
Elder Court Apartments fire
Photographs of the Elder Court Apartments fire
Chester Brooks home fire
A Council Bluffs firefighter inspects damage to the kitchen of the Chester Brooks home at 2026 Avenue L. Fire inspectors believe fume from gasoline ignited from a kitchen appliance. Three persons in the home were injured.
Brown's Shoe Fit fire
Photographs of fire at Brown's Shoe Fit Co., 413 W. Broadway.