Another installment in the History of the Evanston Fire Department.

As part of this expansion, Engine Company 4 was established at Fire Station #2. Ten men were assigned to the new unit, which was equipped with a tractorized-steamer and a booster-pumper that had previously been used by Engine Company 2. Pat Gaynor became the first captain of Engine Co. 4, and the company moved into its brand-new home at 1817 Washington Street on December 30, 1927. The two-bay station was the first in Evanston specifically designed for automobile apparatus, featuring a kitchen and dining area as part of its original design.

On the same day, Engine Company 5 was formed at Fire Station #1. Twelve men were assigned to the company, which received one of the new Seagrave “Standard” 1000-GPM pumpers—another was assigned to Engine Co. 2. Engine Co. 5 served as the designated engine company for the downtown “high-value district” for many years. Henry Tesnow was the first captain.

Originally, Captain J.E. Mersch was expected to lead Engine Co. 5, but he suffered a severe leg injury in September 1927 when the police ambulance he was riding in was hit by a bus. After recovering from his injuries, Mersch declined a disability pension and instead took on a new role as Fire Prevention Inspector. He was later promoted to Assistant Chief Fire Marshal in 1932 and remained in charge of both the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Fire Prevention Inspector position until his passing in October 1950 at the age of 67.

With Mersch now serving as Fire Prevention Inspector, Lieutenant Ed McEnery was promoted to captain, and Fireman Frank Didier was named lieutenant. Captain Tom McEnery was also promoted to Assistant Chief Fire Marshal and Platoon Commander, marking the beginning of a structured command system where assistant chiefs would oversee each platoon.

With five engine companies and two truck companies now active, the EFD’s response protocols changed significantly. Instead of sending one engine and one truck for structure fires, two engines and one truck would respond to general alarms, while three engines and one truck would be dispatched to the downtown high-value district. For hospitals, nursing homes, and schools during school hours, three engines and two trucks would respond.

Chicago Fire Insurance Patrol No. 8 continued to handle working fires involving high-value properties in Evanston, based at 3921 N. Ravenswood Avenue since June 1922. Both EFD truck companies remained stationed at Fire Station #1, with Truck Co. 1 (operating with the TDA) serving as the first-due truck east of Asbury Avenue, and Truck Co. 2 (with the city service truck) responding west of Asbury.

Engine Co. 1 became the city-wide second engine and responded to inhalator calls across Evanston. Engine Co. 2 was first due to the area east of Asbury and south of Greenleaf Street, while Engine Co. 3 was responsible for areas north of Church Street west of Asbury and north of Foster Street east of Asbury. Engine Co. 4 covered the area west of Asbury and south of Church Street, and Engine Co. 5 was first due east of Asbury between Greenleaf and Foster, including the downtown high-value district.

If available, Engine Co. 2 could transfer to Station #1 if Engine Co. 5 was on a call, and either Engine Co. 3 or 4 could move there to place the reserve inhalator on board if Engine Co. 1 was occupied. Before radios were installed in 1952, units had to return to their stations quickly, as they had no means of communication while on duty.

Each platoon had 41 members. Truck Co. 1 had 14 men (seven per platoon, with one acting as the chief’s driver), Truck Co. 2 had 12 (six per platoon), and Engine Co. 1, 2, and 5 each had 12. Engine Co. 3 and 4 had 10 each. With each company allowed to run one man short, the minimum staffing for an entire shift was 34.

The assistant chiefs for Truck Co. 1 and 2, Ed Johnson and Tom McEnery respectively, worked opposite platoons. Chief Albert Hofstetter still responded to routine alarms when on duty, but starting in May 1928, assistant chiefs would take over in the chief’s car, act as incident commanders, and have the authority to request additional resources or assistance from neighboring departments if needed.

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