New truck for the Evanston Fire Department

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Pierce composite

Thanks Martin

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9 Comments

#1 by Bill Post on June 1, 2025 - 3:43 AM

What a great shot!. This is Truly historical as it is the very first time that Evanston will actually have an elevation platform amongst it’s fleet.
When Snorkels were popular in the 1960s and 70’s Evanston is one of the few fire departments that had never bought one. I was surprised when it was announced several months ago that would be getting a Tower Ladder put in service as they have been maintaining their Tillered Aerial Ladder Tradition for so long i didn’t think that they would buy anything else.

Now if Chicago would only buy a mid mounted Tower Ladder and put one back in service for Tower Ladder 34 which should have remained a Tower Ladder. I know that when Tower Ladder 34 had a few accidents with viaducts in their still district however that we mainly due to poor vehicle handling as Tower Ladder 34 was a Tower Ladder for over 30 years before they decided to change it’s status back to a plain Truck company. E/One also makes a midmounted Tower Ladder as well.
#2 by Chris W on May 31, 2025 - 6:50 PM

If it’s like any of their other Pierces it will be in the shop more than the street.
#3 by Rj on May 31, 2025 - 3:33 PM

Evanston has an interesting history with trucks. Between buying used and making emergency purchases they aiways seem to be surprised that they need to replace their trucks? I believe in this case they found damage to the reserve that would’ve been 300 K to fix necessitating this emergency purchase. Height can’t be that much of an issue because they have had numerous RM ladders in the past. People make a big deal about urban streets but having driven numerous Trucks of many configurations around the suburbs for over 24 years strip malls, apartment buildings, townhouse complexes, trailer parks et al are just as tit, or tighter, then urban streets. Still, this is a very interesting purchase as there are many drawbacks to mid mounts with low travel height being the main advantage.
#4 by Bill S on May 31, 2025 - 11:07 AM

Tiller 22 will become reserve. Truck will still have 3 personnel. To my understanding they opted for this truck because it was one available on the assembly line ready for almost immediate delivery rather than the 2 to 3 year wait time.
#5 by Big Moe on May 31, 2025 - 7:22 AM

Ooh, that 270″ wheelbase looks tough for Evanston streets, even with all-steer.
I wonder if they had a demo or Skokie drive around town prior to ordering?
#6 by Mike on May 30, 2025 - 5:06 PM

When this goes in service and they don’t need 2 drivers anymore makes me wonder if they’re gonna drop the manpower to a 2 man truck on this rig.
#7 by harry on May 30, 2025 - 4:42 PM

i know for a fact that the all wheel steer turns in tight pots very chicago fd sqd 7 used to be aws but it is not anymore for beng red and a mm this looks very sharp but i will never see it due to the fact i refuse to drive in evanston way too much traffic
#8 by Marty Coyne on May 30, 2025 - 1:57 PM

Interesting choice. I presume they went rear mount due to height restrictions. They also have used tillers due to narrow streets and corners. This is even longer than a rear mount. Hopefully it works well for them.
#9 by crabbymilton on May 30, 2025 - 9:33 AM

Now that’s an impressive monster. The Q is in the center which is a bit different this time.