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.

RESPECT THE PIC!
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WE REMEMBER

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

GULF WARS

Staff Sergeant Emil Rivera-Lopez, ARMY, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment from San Juan, Puerto Rico killed in action on August 25, 2017

Private First Class Cody G. Baker, ARMY, COMPANY A, 2ND BATTALION, 30TH INFANTRY REGT, 4 BCT from Holton, KS killed in action on March 8, 2011

WORLD WAR II

1st Lieutenant Salvatore LaIacona, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant V.P. Labowicz, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Joseph J. Lachance, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Raymond Laferriere, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Paul I. Fillmore, NAVY, from Norton, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Metalsmith 2nd Class Paul M. Fineberg, NAVY, from Roxbury-Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

Quartersmaster 3rd Class Mario B. Fini, NAVY, from Leominster, MA killed in action during World War II

Hospital Apprentice 1st Class Albert E. Finnegan Jr, NAVY, from Stoneham, MA killed in action during World War II

KOREA

Private First Class Ronald R. Decker Jr, ARMY, 38TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, L CO 3 BN from Worcester, MA killed in action on May 25, 1951

Sergeant George L. DeForge, USMC, 5TH MARINE REGIMENT, H CO 3 BN from Somerville, MA killed in action on September 5, 1950

VIETNAM

Specialist Four Stephen J. Melnick, ARMY, C CO, 504TH MP BN, 16TH MP GROUP, 18TH MP BDE, USARV from Southport, CT killed in action on September 17, 1967

Lance Corporal Norman J. G. Spenard, USMC, G CO, 2ND BN, 1ST MARINES, 3RD MARDIV from Springdale, CT killed in action on December 5, 1965

Airman First Class Robert J. Smith, USAF, 13TH TAC RECON SQDN, 13TH AF from Scarborough, ME killed in action on June 25, 1965

Corporal Thomas J. Morrissey Jr, ARMY, C CO, 1ST BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Dover, NH killed in action on June 5, 1968

Private First Class Jay H. Manchester, ARMY, B CO, 5TH BN, 12TH INF RGT, 199 INF BDE from Portsmouth, RI killed in action on March 17, 1969

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my section this week, some photos of my most recent visit to the USS Salem. The Salem is a heavy cruiser that is a museum ship in Quincy, Mass. It's a great take in and I have been to the ship many times. I have some great memories of going to the ship with my late father, who served on the sister ship, USS Des Moines.

Also, Stoneham Firefighter Dan Kelleher is running the New York City Marathon for the Muscular Dystrophy Assciation. He is selling raffle tickets as part of the fundraising. The cost is $5 per ticket and the winner receives $300 in scratch tickets. To purchase raffle tickets, you can call or text Dan at 781-775-5933.

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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Salem, NH Engine 1- 2017 Pierce Impel 1500/1000.


Union Fire District (South Kingstown, RI) Ladder 1- 2017 Spartan/Smeal 105' RMA.


Warwick, MA recently acquired this 2007 Ford F-550light rescue 350/300. It previously served in Somers, CT.


Bridgewater, MA Ambulance 2- 2017 Ford F-550/Life Line 4X4 ambulance.


Rockport Ambulance, MA Ambulance 1- 2017 Chevy G4500/McCoy Miller ambulance.


Woburn, MA Rescue 2- 2016 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance (purchased 2017).

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Reminder: many times there are more photos of incident scenes in the incident archives and only one or two images are showcased on this page. Check out the Latest Updates page to see how many photos of each incident are on the site.

CURRENT SCENES


Watertown, MA 9/14/17- 3 Alarms, Williams Street.


Another photo from Watertown.


Hartford, CT 9/15/17- 2 Alarms, 9 Gillett Street.


Lynn, MA 9/15/17- 3 Alarms.


Another photo from Lynn.


Fort Ann, NY 9/18/17- large barn fire with units responding from New York and Vermont fire companies.


Another photo from Fort Ann.


Paramus, NJ 9/18/17- 2 Alarms, 49 Forest Ave.

OLDER SCENES


NOTHING THIS WEEK

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Newton, MA Firefighters honor the late State Auditor Joe DeNucci during his funeral service at Our Lady Church in Newton.


2 photos from the 17th annual United Motorcycle Ride as it passed through Wilton, CT. The United Ride was started as a 9/11 fund raiser and has since become a charity ride that raises money for CT Police or Firefighters that have been injured.



Salem NH Engine 2 and Rescue 2 at the entrance to the 9/11 Traveling Memorial that is at the Mall at Rockingham Park thru Saturday 9/23.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Canton, MA ex Engine 2- 1960 Mack C 750/500.


Canton, MA ex Ladder 1- 1950 Seagrave 65' MMA.


Canton, MA ex Ladder 2- 1970 Mack CF/Thibault 300/275/100' RMA.


Scarborough, ME Dunstan Corner Fire Station.


2 photos from the Rhode Island muster. 1st is a 1928 Ahrens Fox that once served Beverly, Mass.


2nd photo from the Rhode Island muster is a 1917 American LaFrance Speedster.


Claremont, FL Engine 104- 2016 Pierce Saber 1500/750.


Groveland, FL Engine 95- 2015 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1000.


Sedgwick County, KS Engine 38- 2013 Pierce Saber 1500/1000/30A/30B.


Sedgwick County, KS Squad 237- 2001 Ford F-550/Knaphiede/Hays Fire 200/300/10F.

POLICE SPECIALTY AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Ford Explorer from the Rhode Island State Police.

RAILROAD PHOTOS


Pan Am 319 in Guilford Rail markings at the head of a train in Monmouth, ME.


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Keolis Oiler Truck.

CLOSING SHOT


Future Firefighter Shealyn Marie Hawkins.

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