History of The Evanston Fire Department – Part 79

From Phil Stenholm:

Another installment in the History of the Evanston Fire Department.

The Fire Station Relocation Plan

In the early 1950s, under the leadership of Chief Henry Dorband, the Evanston Fire Department implemented a major modernization plan that was approved by voters in 1951 and 1953. This initiative led to the construction of three new fire stations, completed in 1955. These included the rebuilt Fire Station #2, the relocated Fire Station #3, and the brand-new Fire Station #5. With these changes, Evanston finally met the recommendations set forth by the National Board of Fire Underwriters in 1935. By September 1955, every insured building within Evanston’s city limits was within 1.5 miles of a fire station and engine company. The five stations served the community well for decades, with average response times ranging between 2 to 3 minutes, and no calls taking longer than four minutes. Fast forward to 1984, when Evanston Fire Chief Sam Hicks proposed a new "Fire Station Relocation Plan." The goal was to replace the city's five existing stations with just three, strategically located along the central spine of Evanston. One of the new stations would be built at Willard D. Kamen Park on Asbury and South Boulevard in south Evanston, another on vacant land at the southwest corner of Lake and Ashland (a site originally planned as a future park), and a third on the former Municipal Testing Lane at Ashland and Noyes in north-central Evanston. Each of the three new stations would house multiple units: Engine 21, 24, and Ambulance 1 at Lake & Ashland; Engine 22, Truck 22, and Ambulance 2 at Asbury & South Boulevard; and Engine 23, Truck 23, and Ambulance 3 at Ashland & Noyes. All apparatus would be fully staffed, with no "jump companies," and each station would include drive-through bays, modern ventilation systems, and separate facilities for female firefighters. The Ashland & Noyes location could also serve as a regional training center. Meanwhile, the original Fire Station #1 at 909 Lake Street would transition into an auxiliary station, housing the shift commander (F-2), Squad 21, reserve equipment, and EFD administrative offices. The new station at Lake & Ashland was expected to become Fire Station #4. The main objectives of the relocation plan were to reduce response times by placing stations in areas with the highest incident frequency and to ensure each station had eight personnel—firefighters and paramedics—so they could respond as a coordinated team, like a "task force." This would allow for immediate coordination on the fireground, meeting the “two in / two out” requirement and enabling faster search and rescue operations. However, not everyone was pleased. While the 5th Ward was excited about receiving long-overdue emergency services, other parts of the city were resistant. Residents didn’t understand how moving a station further away could improve service, even if it meant serving more high-demand areas. This was especially true for those near Stations #4 and #5. There were also practical concerns. For example, the aerial ladder truck at Asbury & South Boulevard would have to navigate a difficult underpass when responding to calls east of the CTA tracks. Some residents also opposed replacing part of Kamen Park with a fire station, even though only a small section would be used. As a result, the original plan to build a combined Station #2 and #4 at Asbury & South was quickly abandoned. Instead, Station #2 remained at its original location on Madison Street, with Engine Co. 22 and Truck Co. 22 operating there with six total firefighters. Station #4, which was in poor condition, was rebuilt on its original site rather than being demolished and replaced. The plan to move Engine 24 and Ambulance 2 to Station #1 was adjusted, and instead, Station #4 was given a full crew of five firefighters. Meanwhile, the idea of replacing the fifth engine company with a MICU ambulance and a dedicated squad driver was dropped due to logistical challenges. Eventually, the final configuration included: - New Station #1 at 1500 Lake Street: 5 firefighters (E-21 and A-1) - Remodeled Station #2 at 702 Madison Street: 6 firefighters (E-22 and T-22) - New Station #3 at 2210 Ashland Avenue: 9 firefighters (E-23, E-25, T-23, plus A-3 and S-21 in a fourth bay) - Rebuilt Station #4 at 1817 Washington Street: 5 firefighters (E-24 and A-2) The shift commander (F-2) was now stationed at the new Fire Station #1 instead of the old one. This was the plan… and while some aspects were implemented, others were left unfulfilled or modified over time.

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