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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Photos are the property of Northeast Firenews and the respective photographers and may not be used on any other website or publication without expressed consent.

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

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

WORLD WAR II

Private Roscoe E. Shattuck, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant L.R. Shaughnessy, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private R.P. Shaugnessy ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant Martin F. Shaughnessy, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant John J. Shaughnessy, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Radioman 1st Class Donald Mackillop, NAVY, from Medford, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Steward W. MacKinnon, USMC, from Newton, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class James H. MacLaughlin Jr, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Benjamin A. MacLean, USMC, from Brookline, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class George I. MacNeil, NAVY, from Saugus, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Sergeant William Lincoln Marcy, ARMY, L CO, 75TH INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV from Norwich, CT killed in action on May 20, 1969

Captain James William McNeely, ARMY, ADV TEAM 70, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV from Norwich, CT killed in action on November 27, 1965

Corporal Harold Richard Nielsen, USMC, M CO, 3RD BN, 26TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Norwich, CT kiled in action on July 21, 1967

Sergeant Robert Lee Pendergast, ARMY, B CO, 159TH ASLT SPT HELO BN, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV from Norwich, CT killed in action on April 13, 1970

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Stoneham Fire Dept Engine 1 challenge coin. If you are interested in purchasing, they are $20 shipped for 1, $35 for 2. Email or message me on Facebook if you wish to purchase. Will considered trades as well.

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, some vintage Coast Guard related photos taken by/owned by the late Bill Walsh. I had a large album full of old Coast Guard photos given to me (thank you very much) and I will be featuring them each week.

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.


Eastern Point Lighthouse in Gloucester taken in August of 1986.


Vintage photo of a Cleveland Circle trolley car.


Vintage photo of the Lightship Ambrose.


Vintage photo of the Lightship Ambrose.


Repurposed former Coast Guard vessel in Boston Harbor in August 1989.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Belmont, MA Engine 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/510/20F.


Berlin, MA Ambulance 1- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance.


Burlington, CT Ambulance 2- 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance.


Exeter, NH Engine 5- 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/780.


Fall River EMS, MA Medic 10- 2024 Ford E-350/Crestline ambulance.


Fitchburg, MA Ladder 1- 2025 E-One Cyclone 110' RMA.


Hanson, MA Ambulance 1- 2025 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance.


Haverhill, MA Ladder 3- 2010 Pierce Arrow XT 105’ RMA (ex Lowell Ladder 4).


Lowell, MA Engine 3- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Middleborough, MA Squad 1- 2024 Ford F-550/Fouts Brothers 4x4 1500/300/15F.


Needham, MA Tower 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 2000/500 100’ RM Tower.


South Berwick, ME Engine 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.

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.


New London, CT 7/19/25- 3 alarm building fire at 35 Union Street.


Rochester, NY 7/31/25- 5th Alarm Warehouse Fire at 280 Lyell Ave at the Old Tent City Building. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Manchester, CT 8/5/25- working house fire at 611 Hartford Road. The next photo is also from this fire.



Springfield, MA 8/5/25- Fire companies were toned out to respond to 20 Abbey Ave. in the North End of the city for the report of a structure fire. While still en route, Engine 7 advised they had heavy black smoke in the sky and that they had a working fire. Arriving on scene, 7 advised they had a detached garage fully involved and were stretching a line. Crews made fast work of the fire, knocking it down within 10 minutes. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On Friday July 25th Massachusetts Department of Fire Services held Class 41’s graduation at the Massachusetts Fire Academy's Springfield Campus. 19 firefighters graduated from 3 different fire departments, Springfield Fire and Emergency Services, Auburn Fire Department, and Southbridge Fire Department. Springfield MA Firefighters Local 648 has 15 new firefighters in the city set to his their respective groups in the next few weeks.


Springfield, MA Probationary FF Torres and Probationary FF Bobianski.


Center Ossipee, NH FF Stephen LaPorte and Fire Chief Dana Cullen Jr.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Chelsea, MA ex Engine 1- 1947 American LaFrance 700 - 1000 GPM (destroyed in 1972 Revere refinery fire).


Chelsea, MA ex Engine 1- 1988 Pierce Dash 1500/500.


Chelsea, MA ex Engine 3- 1988 Pierce Dash 1500/500.


Colchester, CT Engine 128- 2023 Pierce Enforcer 2000/750/30F.


Franklin, NH Rescue 1- 1998 Mack/2003 4-Guys heavy rescue.


Ipswich, MA ex Engine 3- 1958 Chevy/Farrar 750 GPM.


Newton, NH Station 1.


Northbridge, MA ex Engine 1- 1949 Seagrave 1000 GPM.


Ossipee Corner, NH Engine 1- 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Alexis 1500/1250/30F.


Sherborn, MA Station 1.


South Windsor, CT Rescue 5- 2022 Pierce Velocity heavy rescue.

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.


Chicago, IL Engine 15/Truck 59, Ambulance 18, Battalion 20 patch.


Chicago, IL Engine 15/Truck 59, Ambulance 18, Battalion 20 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Atlantic Area Command Master Chief challenge coin.


US Navy dock landing ship USS Arlington LPD-24 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


West Springfield, MA.

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