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Arnold Plastics Co. employees operate a bottle-making machine in the firm's rebuilt facilities. A fire which destroyed the plant some months ago has led to more innovations.

Photograph of Fire Department Captain Oamek

Photo of fire damage

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An estimated $250,000 damage resulted in a fire which swept through the West Heights Manor rest home under construction at Clarinda. Fire started in the center core of the structure which housed the kitchen, dining area, administrative offices and…

Firemen check the roof of the American Legion Club, 23 1/2 Pearl St., which was damaged by fire and smoke Saturday afternoon. Remodeling and redecorating was completed last week as result of a fire last November. Story on page 1B. --Nonpareil Photo.

Fire Department & Fire Stations File #1 (to 04-30-1974)

Firemen checking out fire alarm cable at the Council Bluffs Fire Department

Gentlemen checking out one of 40 street fire alarm boxes located in Council Bluffs. The boxes were monitored through a 'repeater' located at the Central Station.

Firemen battling the blaze at the Elder Court Apartments in Council Bluffs

Old Central Fire Station at Washington Avenue and Main Street in Council Bluffs
Photo courtesy of Guy A. Nelson

View from inside the Central Fire Station in Council Bluffs

Old and new fire trucks are on display in Council Bluffs

Firemen at the Council Bluffs Fire Department

Fire Department & Fire Stations File #2 (05-01-74 -)

The statue "The Fireman," was presented to the Fire Department back in the days of the first World War by W.M. Wollman, 606 Oakland Avenue, a retired jeweler. Wollman, a familiar figure at Central Fire Station, was well known for his carving of…

Photograph of Council Bluffs Fire Department personnel.
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