Chief's Message

Chief Justin James

Welcome to the Council Bluffs Fire Department web site. It is our hope you will find the information here useful and educational. The Council Bluffs Fire Department provides a range of services from five fire stations strategically located throughout the city. Visit the links to the different divisions to see more about the services we provide, the apparatus we operate and ways we can assist you in preventing fires and accidents.


The Council Bluffs Fire Department has a long and proud history of service to the members of our community and our visitors. Over one hundred highly trained and skilled personnel work hard each day to uphold the proud traditions of those who served before us and to uphold the Fire Department’s commitment and dedication to you that we serve.


Quality service is an every day goal for the Fire Department and your feedback is important to us. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.