May 23, 2025
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Firefighting through the years

Creston firefighters wear their first rubber turnout gear in 1954. According to Roger Nurnberg, the rubber gear was hot, so the firefighters would spray each other with the firehoses to keep cool. (Contributed photo)

Creston firefighters wear their first rubber turnout gear in 1954. According to Roger Nurnberg, the rubber gear was hot, so the firefighters would spray each other with the firehoses to keep cool. (Contributed photo)

The Creston Hotel burned Easter Sunday, 1980. The firefighters had to leave the building after the stairway burned and collapsed. (Contributed photo)

Fire fighter Bob Shouse is at the top of the 45 foot extension ladder while Top Chief Pat Hannon looks on at the Creston Fire Station on Maple Street in 1946. (Contributed photo)

(CNA photo)