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From Phil Stenholm:
Another Chapter on the History of the Evanston Fire Department
In November 1927, there was significant growth within the Evanston Fire Department. Lieutenants Henry Tesnow and Carl Windelborn were promoted to captain, while firemen Walter Boekenhauer, Michael Garrity, Anthony Steigelman, and John Wynn advanced to lieutenant ranks. Motor Driver J.K. Wilen was given the new title of "Engineer-Mechanic," and twenty new firefighters joined the ranks: Harold Anderson, John Anderson, Albert Balmes, Charles Bammesberger, Fred Carlson, Herbert Claussen, Norman Fochs, Edward Hanrahan, Knud Hanson, Milton Kummer, Charles Lapp, Fred Michelau, Louis Morgan, William Murphy, Elmer Nepstad, Charles Novak, Fred Schumacher, Francis Williams, B.V. Williamson, and L.P. Williamson. Half of these new recruits were placed on one platoon, and the other half on another, ensuring no single station would be overwhelmed.
Part of this expansion included organizing Engine Company 4 at Fire Station No. 2. Ten men were assigned to Engine Co. 4, receiving equipment from Engine Co. 2, including a tractorized steamer and a booster pumper. Pat Gaynor became the first captain of Engine Co. 4. On December 30, 1927, the company moved into the brand-new Fire Station No. 4 at 1817 Washington Street. Designed specifically for automobile apparatus, this two-bay station featured a kitchen and dining area, setting a modern standard for fire stations.
Simultaneously, Engine Co. 5 was established at Fire Station No. 1. Comprising twelve members, this company received one of the new Seagrave "Standard" 1000-GPM pumpers, making it the designated "high-value district" engine company for many years, covering downtown Evanston. Henry Tesnow led as the first captain.
Captain J.E. Mersch, originally intended to command Engine Co. 5, sustained a debilitating leg injury in September 1927 when the police ambulance he rode in collided with a bus. Discharged from the hospital in May 1928, it was determined he could no longer serve as a firefighter. Rather than accepting a disability pension, Mersch accepted the newly created role of "Fire Prevention Inspector." By 1932, he was promoted to Assistant Chief Fire Marshal and continued in his roles until his passing at age 67 in October 1950.
Following Mersch's appointment, Lieutenant Ed McEnery became captain, and Fireman Frank Didier advanced to lieutenant. Captain Tom McEnery was promoted to Assistant Chief Fire Marshal and Platoon Commander, overseeing each of the two platoons.
With five engine companies and two ladder companies now active, the EFD's response strategy evolved. Previously, a single engine and ladder company responded to structural fires. Now, two engines and one ladder responded to general alarms, with three engines and one ladder dispatched to the downtown "high-value district" (bounded by Lake Street, Oak Avenue, Clark Street, and Hinman Avenue). Hospitals, nursing homes, and schools received a three-engine and two-ladder response during operational hours.
Chicago Fire Insurance Patrol No. 8 continued responding to high-value property fires from their Ravenswood location, and both EFD ladder companies remained stationed at Fire Station No. 1. Truck Co. 1 served as the primary response east of Asbury Avenue, while Truck Co. 2 covered areas west of Asbury.
Engine Co. 1 became the citywide second engine, handling inhalator calls throughout the city. Engine Co. 2 covered areas east of Asbury and south of Greenleaf Street, serving as the third engine south of Dempster west of Asbury and east of Asbury between Greenleaf and Foster. Engine Co. 3 responded north of Church Street west of Asbury and north of Foster Street east of Asbury. Engine Co. 4 covered west of Asbury and south of Church Street, and Engine Co. 5 handled areas east of Asbury between Greenleaf and Foster, including the downtown "high-value district."
If needed, Engine Co. 2 could relocate to Fire Station No. 1 if Engine Co. 5 was occupied, and Engine Co. 3 or Engine Co. 4 could do the same if Engine Co. 1 was engaged. Before radio communication was installed in 1952, quick returns to quarters and changes in station assignments were crucial, as crews were out of contact while en route.
Forty-one men were assigned to each platoon: fourteen to Truck Co. 1, twelve each to Truck Co. 2, Engine Co. 1, Engine Co. 2, and Engine Co. 5, and ten each to Engine Co. 3 and Engine Co. 4. Each company could operate with one less member, bringing the minimum aggregate staffing to thirty-four men per shift.
Assistant Chiefs Ed Johnson and Tom McEnery, assigned to Truck Co. 1 and Truck Co. 2 respectively, worked opposite platoons. Since 1928, off-duty assistant chiefs responded to incidents in the chief's car, acting as temporary chief and having authority to issue additional alarms or call-backs, or even request aid from neighboring departments.
This growth marked a pivotal moment in the Evanston Fire Department's history, enhancing its capacity to protect the growing city.