History 1893 - 1895
In 1892 Martin Melander was appointed Chief, succeeding Ream C. Johnson.
In 1893 Station #7 was built at East 12th Street and Cleveland Avenue and continued in use until November 17, 1916, when Hose Company #7 moved and Station #7 was assigned to a new building at East 13th and Hull Avenue, which was continued as Station #7.
In 1894 John W. Monarch was appointed Chief, but before his two-year term had expired, he resigned to engage in the sale of fire equipment, and Martin Melander again assumed the duties of Chief of the Fire Department.
During the year 1894, the following stations were added: Station #8 at S.E. 6th Street, then known as the "southeast flats". Station #9 at E. 18th and Walnut Streets; Station #10 at W. 6th and Clinton Avenue (Highland Park); Station #11 at W. 24th and North Streets. This station was made a double company station on November 29, 1938 when the use of Station #5 at W. 17th and Crocker Streets and Engine Company #11 were discontinued. This was Station #5 for the remaining years of its existence at this location.
- Fire Station #1 § 900 Mulberry Street
- Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Phone: (515) 283-4237
- E-mail: firedept@dmgov.org § Web Site:http://www.dmgov.org