History of Fire Department in Niles Ohio

The new city building was built in 1889 at a cost of $8,500.00.

The new city building was built in 1889 at a cost of $8,500.00.

Fire apparatus on the run "Going to a fire".

Fire apparatus on the run "Going to a fire".

A large group of Niles citizens standing outside the fire station on Franklin Alley on a cold wintry day. The horse stalls have been converted to parking areas for the fire truck.

A large group of Niles citizens standing outside the fire station on Franklin Alley on a cold wintry day. The horse stalls have been converted to parking areas for the fire truck.

The Fire Chief's car and two fire trucks leaving the fire station on a 'call'.

The Fire Chief's car and two fire trucks leaving the fire station on a 'call'.

Niles Fire engine #1 inside fire station. Note the Dayton Tubeless tires on the front wheels and the tire chains on the outside of the double-tired back wheels.

Niles Fire engine #1 inside fire station. Note the Dayton Tubeless tires on the front wheels and the tire chains on the outside of the double-tired back wheels.

Niles Fire engine #1 inside fire station.

Niles Fire engine #1 inside fire station.

Niles Fire engine #1 inside fire station.

Niles Fire engine #1 inside fire station.

1916 - Mr. Snelus, who was the mascot in this picture, told us the reason this picture was taken was to show off the new LaFrance Pumper.

1916 - Mr. Snelus, who was the mascot in this picture, told us the reason this picture was taken was to show off the new LaFrance Pumper.

Photograph taken at Labor Day Parade.

Photograph taken at Labor Day Parade.

In 1931 the old city building got a new addition on the front and the rest of the building was extensively remodeled for the Police and Fire Departments.

In 1931 the old city building got a new addition on the front and the rest of the building was extensively remodeled for the Police and Fire Departments.

The Niles Fire Department truck is parked in the driveway on West Park Avenue.

The Niles Fire Department truck is parked in the driveway on West Park Avenue.

Photo taken of the Niles Fire Station on West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio. The Police Department offices were located on the side and second floor.

Photo taken of the Niles Fire Station on West Park Avenue, Niles, Ohio. The Police Department offices were located on the side and second floor.

Construction of the new Safety-Service Complex which houses not only the police and fire departments but also the city court.

Construction of the new Safety-Service Complex which houses not only the police and fire departments but also the city court.

Construction of the new Safety-Service Complex which houses not only the police and fire departments but also the city court.

Construction of the new Safety-Service Complex which houses not only the police and fire departments but also the city court.

A new Safety-Service Complex which houses not only the police and fire departments but also the city court which opened in 1977.

A new Safety-Service Complex which houses not only the police and fire departments but also the city court which opened in 1977.

1959 Niles Fire Department.

1959 Niles Fire Department.

1969 Niles Fire Department.

1969 Niles Fire Department.

1962 Hoffman Department Store Fire.

1962 Hoffman Department Store Fire.