Last week's commercial fire in Evanston brought out a rare and impressive turnout of apparatus, captured beautifully by Steve Redick. The scene featured some unique and noteworthy details that have sparked some interesting conversation.

One point raised is whether this was the first time in recent memory that all five Evanston engines were operating simultaneously at a single fire. The webmaster isn't sure if this has happened before, making it a notable event in local fire history.

Steve also shared what appears to be the first known photo of the Glenview/Northfield Truck 14/29 in service, clearly labeled as Truck 29. This is an important visual record for fire department enthusiasts and historians alike.

In addition to the Evanston units, Wilmette and Winnetka engines were also on the scene. According to Steve, these were temporary replacements for Evanston engines that needed fuel, highlighting the coordinated effort between neighboring departments during the incident.

Interestingly, the fire involved a wide range of engine numbers: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 28 — almost a full sequence of numerical units. This kind of large-scale response is not common and underscores the seriousness of the situation.

Below are some of the photos from the event, showcasing the various apparatus involved:

Evanston Fire Department Engine 21

Evanston Engine 21. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Fire Department Engine 22

Evanston Engine 22. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Fire Department Engine 23

Evanston Engine 23. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Fire Department Engine 24

Evanston Engine 24. Steve Redick photo

Evanston Fire Department Engine 25

Evanston Engine 25. Steve Redick photo

Northfield Fire Rescue Department Truck 29

Northfield Truck 29. Steve Redick photo

Wilmette Fire Department Engine 26

Wilmette Engine 26. Steve Redick photo

Winnetka Fire Department Engine 28

Winnetka Engine 28. Steve Redick photo

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