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!
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

GULF WARS

WORLD WAR II

Sergeant Frank Pilys, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Wallace F. Pinkham, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Ralph A. Piteri, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Tech 5 James R. Pitts, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Watertender 2nd Class Leon Korzi, NAVY, from Hatfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Private John R. Koski Jr, USMC, from Quincy, MA killed in action during World War II

Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Anthony Kostechko, NAVY, from Forge Village, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Charles G. Kowalski, NAVY, from North Brookfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Ordnamceman 1st Class John E. Kozak, NAVY from Wrentham, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Four John Robert Schultz, ARMY, A CO, 1ST BN, 14TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV from Naugatuck, CT killed in action on November 13, 1966

Private First Class Pedro O. Cancel, ARMY, HHC, 519TH MI BN, 525TH MI GROUP, USARV from New Britain, CT killed in action on January 7, 1967

Private First Class John Norman Huntley, ARMY, 57TH AHC, 52ND AVN BN, 17TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE, USARV from Portland, ME killed in action on September 27, 1969

Specialist Five Lawrence Lano, ARMY, 57TH MED DET, 68TH MED GROUP, 44TH MED BDE, USARV from Portland, ME killed in action on October 29, 1967

Private First Class Franklin Alston, Jr, ARMY, B CO, 2ND BN, 18TH INFANTRY, 1ST INF DIV, USARV from New York, NY killed in action on June 26, 1966


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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

This week I don't have any photos for my section.

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.


NOTHING THIS WEEK

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Bradley, ME Tanker 734- 2022 Freightliner 108SD/Rosenbauer 750/3000.


Raynham, MA Rescue 4- 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.

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


Epsom, NH 1/31/23- vacant house fire on Dover Road. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Northwood, NH 2/3/23- 3rd Alarm fire, converted barn into living quarters and attached house. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Warner, NH 2/5/23- 2nd Alarm, home-owner using a torch to defrost pipes caught his house on fire, fully involved on arrival with hoarding conditions. The next photo is also from this fire.



Manchester, NH 3/10/23- 2 alarm fire on Maple Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Townsend, MA 3/12/23- 5 alarm fire at 205 Main Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Barnstead, NH 3/13/23- fatal house fire at 139 Varney Road. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Bloomfield, CT 3/16/23- 2 alarm fire at 24 Doncaster Road. The next 5 photos are also from this fire.







Manchester, CT 3/16/23- 4 Alarm fire at 39 Buckland Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Lawrence, MA 3/17/23- 3 alarm fire at 90 Essex Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Litchfield, NH 2/11/23- 2nd Alarm fire, fully involved garage into the house.


Medford, MA 3/18/23- 4 alarm structure fire at 44 George Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Somerville, MA 3/18/23- 3+ alarm fire at 34 Walker Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Lowell, MA 3/21/23- Working structure fire at 12 Jennifer Road.


This photo and the next 3 are of fires in Detroit, MI taken by Jay Heath during the period of February 17 - February 20.

OLDER SCENES


Old Town, ME 7/11/1982- 2 alarm house fire.


Brewer, ME 9/7/1982- 3 alarm fire at a hotel. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


In honor of Women's History Month, the Thomaston, CT Volunteer Fire Department would like to recognize the hard working women of their department.


Bridgeport, CT firefighters at a bedroom fire on Elmsford Road on March 16th.


Manchester, NH.


Manchester, NH.


Detroit, MI.


Detroit, MI.


Detroit, MI.


Litchfield, NH.


Hartford County Fire School FF2 class took part in a “Fire Control” Part 2 which was a live burn in the B building at the Connecticut Fire Academy. Firefighters took part in 5 different stations, Command, RIT, Search, Fire Attack 1 and Fire Attack 2. Crews worked in teams of 5. Crews used teamwork and communication at each station to get the job done. The class was led by Instructor Jason Gilbert, other instructors were Safety was Ramona Mansfield, Chris Wisneski was fire attack, Ken Boudreau was fire attack, Michael Mokrycki was search, Cole Prato was RIT, Kevin Kowalski burn operator and Bob Gollas burn operator.



Hartford county instructor Cole Pranto.


East Granby Ct Firefighter Chris Gothers.


Hartford County Regional Fire School FF2 class took part last night in “Fire Control”. 3 different propane simulator prop fires. Airplane fire led by Ken Boudreau, Car fire led by Chris Wisneski and Ashley O'Connell and truck fire lead by Kevin Kowalski and Matt Yost. Crews worked in teams of 2 and 3 at East station. They understood teamwork is a must along with communication. Crews attached each fire as they would in a real life fire.




Monday night East Granby Ct firefighters under the direction of Craig Moran went through air bags, how they operate, what they can and cannot do, how to connect them. Crews also learned about cribbing and the importance of properly setting it up. Crews also leaned teamwork is a huge key with air bags and cribbing placement.




Hartford County Regional Fire School FF 2 class had ladders and confined space and scuba maze confidence at the Connecticut Fire Academy. Firefighters went through raising ladders, locking in, tying off, lowering ladders, and command instructions. Firefighters then went into the “Maze” to learn how to maneuver through tight spaces, with a blackout mask, and loud music. Firefighters were taught to control there breathing, and not panic when trapped in a spot. Firefighters felt there way out of the maze. The class for day was lead by Jason Gilbert.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Bath Iron Works, ME Engine 1- 2001 Ferrara Ignitor 1500/750/2-20F.


Bedford, MA Engine 3- 2007 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750/30F.


Vintage photo of Boston Station 55 with American LaFrance pumper.


Cambridge, MA ex Engine 11- 1953 Pirsch 1000/300.


China, ME ex Ladder 1- 1930s Maxim quad.


Damariscotta, ME Engine 2- 2018 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1000/30A.


Edgartown, MA Station 2.


Everett, MA ex Engine 2- 1969 American LaFrance 1000/500.


Holderness, NH ex Engine 2- 1931 Ford 30/250.


Lake Mishnock, RI Fire Station.


Lexington, MA ex Engine 4- 1965 Ford F-750/Farrar 500/500.


Loudon, NH Engine 1- 2021 Sutphen/Dingee 1500/1500.


Lynn, MA ex Chemical 1's horse drawn apparatus.


Manchester, NH Engine 11- 2009 E-One Cyclone II 2000/750 (refurb 2021).


Mason, NH ex Engine 3- 1961 FWD/Farrar.


Pasadena, TX Station 10.


University of Connecticut Engine 1- 2017 Rosenbauer Commander.


US Forest Service, CA antique Ford engine.


This photo and the next are of 2 retired pumpers that are being used in a movie being filmed in Boston.



This photo and the next are of an ARFF unit and brush truck from Naples, FL.

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.


Tisbury, MA Fire Department patch.


USNS Carson City T-EPF 7 patch. The Carson City is a military sealift command fast transport ship.


U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Baluga WPB-87325 challenge coin. The USCGC Beluga is an 87' patrol cutter.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Chelsea, MA

RAILROAD PHOTOS

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