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

WORLD WAR II

Private DJ Silverstrone, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Columbo Simeon, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Private Antonio C. Simone, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Joseph H. Simoski, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Torpedoman's Mate First Class Richard M. Maloney Jr, NAVY, from Medford, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class William A. Maloney, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class William A. Maloney, NAVY, from Worcester, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Frederick H. Malonson Jr, USMC, from Wakefield, MA killed in action during World War II

Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Leonard A. Malvone, NAVY, from Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Staff Sergeant Donald Chester Le Blond, ARMY, HHC, 2ND BN, 34TH ARMOR, 25TH INF DIV, USARV from Rockville, CT killed in action on February 26, 1969

Petty Officer First Class Edward Louis Ott, III, NAVY, HA(L)-3, TF 116, USNAVFORV from Rockville, CT killed in action on September 1, 1967

Private First Class Steven George Slack, USMC, HD CO, 1ST BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Rockville, CT killed in action on February 14, 1968

Specialist Four Brian Edward Tierney, ARMY, D CO, 1ST BN, 12TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from Roxbury, CT killed in action on May 21, 1968

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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, more photos from the late Bill Walsh. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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 US Coast Guard Cutter Unimak WHEC-379 being decommissioned in April of 1988.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Merrimack, NH Engine 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Newbrook, VT Engine 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/1000.


St. Johnsbury, VT Engine 1- 2025 Ferrara Inferno.


Wrentham, MA Ambulance 1- 2025 Dodge Ram 5500//Life Line 4x4 ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


A fire in a pole barn at the University of Maine Orono’s Witter Farm in Old Town Saturday 11/18/95.


Webster, NH 12/24/25- 2nd alarm building fire on White Plains Road. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Abington, MA 12/26/25- 2 alarm building fire, 26 Winthrop Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Portland, ME 12/26/25- 3 alarm commerical building fire, Custom House Wharf.


Albany, NY 12/27/25- 2nd alarm building fire at 239 Western Avenue.


Bridgeport, CT 12/27/25- building fire at 1455 Pembroke Street.


Hartford, CT 12/27/25- 2nd alarm building fire at 166 Bond Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.






Hartford, CT 12/27/25- 2nd alarm building fire at 131-133 Franklin Street. This is the second 2nd alarm fire of the day. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.



Rocky Hill, CT 12/28/25- truck fire in the building at 11 Laurel Road. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


From the fire in Rocky Hill, CT on December 28th.


From the fire in Bridgeport, CT on December 27th.


From the fire in Bridgeport, CT on December 27th.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boston ex Engine 1- 1973 Maxim 1500/500.


Boston ex Engine 2- 1997 E-One 1250/750.


Boston ex Engine 14- 1984 Ford C/E-One 1250/500.


Boston ex Ladder 1- 1988 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


Boston ex Ladder 4- 1995 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


Boston ex Ladder 14- 1984 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


Crystal Lake, CT Engine-Tank 142- 2024 Sutphen Monarch 1500/2500.


Old Mystic, CT Engine 61- 2008 Ferrara Inferno 2000/1000.


Marlborough, MA Engine 5- 1995 Pierce Saber 1250/800 (ex Kittery, ME).


Orono, ME's Main Street station summer 1993. Apparatus left to Right: 1983 Ford C/Pierce 1000/1000, 1984 E-One 110’ RMA, 1993 Pierce 1250/1000.


Out of Area: newly constructed Pasadena, TX Station 7.

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.


FDNY Engine 54/Ladder 4/Battalion 9 patch.


FDNY Engine 54/Ladder 4/Battalion 9 challenge coin.


Boston Ladder 15 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter John Scheuerman WPC-1146 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Revere, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Happy New Year! (with help from Hanson, MA Fire)

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