NORTHEAST FIRENEWS
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS


The Spotlight Photos Page is dedicated to Dick Barlett who passed away on June 17, 2014 and to Steve Cummings who passed away on April 17, 2015. Together they revolutionized apparatus photography and were irreplaceable friends to the fire service as well irreplaceable friends for me.

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REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

".....to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom" - President Abraham Lincoln

CURRENT

US Marine Corps Major Tyler R. Braconi, 35, an AH-1Z Viper helicopter pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, was killed when his AH-1Z Viper crashed while conducting routine flight operations.

WORLD WAR II

WOJG Marcus M. Shores, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant James V. Shoulder, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Harry E. Shubley Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Francis B. Shuster Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Ernest Siegel, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Coxswain John J. Mahoney Jr, NAVY, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

ShipFitter 2nd Class Leroy F. Mahoney, NAVY, from Malden, MA killed in action during World War II

Private William F. Mahoney, USMC, from Ayer, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Christos Makris, NAVY, from Lowell, MA killed in action during World War II

Ensign Paul J. Malatesta, NAVY, from Medford, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class David Michael Freeman, ARMY, E CO, 2ND BN, 8TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from Putnam, CT killed in action on August 11, 1969

Lance Corporal David Richard Bingham, USMC, F CO, 2ND BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Quaker Hill, CT killed in action on May 2, 1968

Lance Corporal Four George Crawford Currie, USMC, C CO, 7TH ENG BN, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Quaker Hill, CT died on June 22, 1968 (Incident Date June 8, 1968)

Chief Warrant Officer John Thomas Orrico, ARMY, 191ST AHC, 13TH AVN BN, 164TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE, USARV from Ridgefield, CT killed in action on November 2, 1970

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, more photos from the late Bill Walsh.

I am always looking for photos of old Stoneham (Mass) apparatus, incidents or members for my personal collection if anyone can help. A digital scan is perfectly fine, I don't need an original as long as the scan is big enough to print out. I also can scan photos, slides and negatives and then give them back to you if that is easier. CLICK FOR EMAIL.


Retired US Navy boats at the Meridian Street Yard in East Boston in July of 1987.


MBTA Green Line Trolley in March of 1986.


Decommissioned Lightship Nantucket (612) in Boston in July of 1987 prior to being sold to a private party.


Another photo of Nantucket.


US Coast Guard Cutter Tamaroa in August of 1989.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Greenfield, MA Ladder 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 1500/500/107’ RMA.


Hampton, NH Engine 5- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/740/40F.


Richmond, MA Engine 1- 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F.


South Deerfield, MA Engine 2- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/975/25F.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Lawrence, MA March 1992- 12 Bromfield Street.


On October 18th just before 10pm Springfield, MA firefighters were dispatched to the area of 849 Worthington Street for a car vs house with entrapment. The driver had minor injuries and the house was deemed to be unstable. Tenants were assisted by the Red Cross.


Glastonbury, CT 11/3/25- 3rd alarm house fire at 217 Cedar Ridge Drive. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On Monday night October 25th East Granby, CT Volunteer Fire Department held its weekly drill at the Connecticut Fire Academy. Members used the airplane prop to simulate a response to a crash. The training night was overseen by Hartford County instructor Chris Wisneski.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boston ex Ladder 6- 1962 Seagrave 100' TDA.


Boston ex Ladder 19- 1949 Pirsch 85' TDA.


Boston ex Ladder 22- 1948 Mack LS/1950 American LaFrance 85' TDA.


Boston ex Rescue 1- 1977 Ford C/Providence walk-in rescue.


Branford, CT ex Engine 5- 1955 Maxim 750/500.


Branford, CT ex Engine 9- 1959 Maxim 750/500.


Branford, CT ex Ladder 1- 1964 Maxim 85' MMA.


Fremont, NH Tanker 4- 2024 Kenworth T380/Fouts Brothers 1000/3000.


Guilford, CT ex Ladder 173- 1973 Maxim 1000/500/55' Squrt.


Lynnfield, MA new Headquaters at 1100 Summer Street. After renovations, the former Headquarters will become Station 2 and the current Station 2 will be closed.


Raymond, NH ex Engine 2- 1957 International/Howe 750/750.


Somerville, MA ex Ladder 2- 1937 Pirsch 100' TDA.


Springfield, MA ex Ladder 5- 1951 Seagrave 85' TDA.

FEATURED PATCHES AND CHALLENGE COIN OF THE WEEK
Every week I will feature a different fire patch, military patch and challenge coin. Please note, these are from personal collections and not for sale.


Lowell, MA Fire Department patch.


Springfield, MA Engine 5 challenge coin.


Springfield, MA Engine 6 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Station Point Judith, RI challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Former Metropolitan Police (MA).

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