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.

WE REMEMBER

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

WORLD WAR II

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

Private First Class Alfred D. Serventi, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Howard A. Severson, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Private Homer Sewal Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Gordon D. MacDonald, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class John W. MacDonald, USMC, from Allston, MA killed in action during World War II

Yeoman 1st Class Joseph R. MacDonald, NAVY, from Roslindale, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Kenneth G. MacDonald, USMC, from Roxbury, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Leslie W. MacDonald, NAVY, from Newton, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

1st Lieutenant Albert Michael Prevost, USMC, VMGR-152, MAG-15, 1ST MAW, III MAF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on February 1, 1966

Corporal Michael John Scanlon, USMC, 3RD FORCE RECON CO, 3RD RECON BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on January 18, 1967

Specialist Five Robert Francis Stevens, ARMY, HHC, 2ND BN, 60TH INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV from Norwalk, CT kiled in action on June 10, 1967

Major Larry Alan Thorne, ARMY, SD-5891, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV from Norwalk, CT died on October 19, 1966 (Incident Date October 18, 1965)

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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.


Beavertail Lighthouse in Rhode Island, no date noted for when the photos shown in this update were taken.


110' US Coast Guard Cutter Adak (now retired) and USCG tall ship Eagle.


Former lightship Columbia.


Former MBTA Blue Line subway at the carhouse in Orient Heights.


Former MTBTA Blue Line subway in Orient Heights.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Amherst, MA Ambulance 3 (R25)- 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 Hybrid ambulance.


Athol, MA Brush 1- 2024 Ford F-550/Toyne 4x4 240/300/8F.


Barre, MA Engine 1- 2025 International/Pierce 1500/2500.


Billerica EMS, MA Paramedic 15- 2024 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance.


Colchester, CT recently placed into service this 2015 Ford F550 4x4/QTAC/Shops - 250/100 as Forestry 128.


Dalton, MA D5- 2024 Ford F-450/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance.


Dover, NH has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/E One 1500/1000.


Dover, NH Rescue 1- 2022 Ford F-550/2024 Ward Apparatus light rescue.


Easton, MA Tower 11- 2025 Rosenbauer Commander T-Rex 2000/300 115’ MMA.


Gardner, MA Engine 2- 2024 Sutphen Monarch 1500/1000/30F.


Gardner, MA Rescue 1- 2024 Sutphen Monarch heavy rescue.


Goshen, MA Engine 3- 2024 Freightliner M2-112/Midwest 1500/2000.


Hampton, NH Engine 6- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/740/40F.


Harrisville, RI Rescue 2- 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance.


Hinsdale, MA Tanker 1- 2024 Freightliner 114SD/Toyne 750/3000.


Leicester, MA Ambulance 3- 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance.


Pittsfield, MA Engine 2- 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/750.


Sharon, MA Brush 2- 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/BRAT 4x4 240/300/10F (in service 2025).

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.


Stratford, CT 6/22/25- 3rd alarm structure fire on North Abrams Street. The next photo ia also from this fire.



Working fire in Westminster, MA on June 23rd.


Wallingford, CT 6/26/25- multiple alarm fire at a large condo complex located at 11 Stephen Barberino Way. 3 firefighters were injured during this incident. Meriden responded on the initial alarm with additional mutual aid provided by North Haven, Middletown, Cheshire, Hampden and North Branford. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Londonderry, NH 6/29/25- working house fire at 5 Clark Road.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Springfield, MA Fire Department has made the following promotions: District Chief Tyrone Denson is promoted to Deputy Chief, District Chief Miguel Rivera is promoted to Deputy Chief, Captain Kevin MacLellan is promoted to District Chief, Lieutenant Johnathan Rimondi is promoted to Captain, Lieutenant William C. Torres is promoted to Captain, Lieutenant Sean McLaughlin is promoted to Captain, Firefighter Brian Vigneault is promoted to Lieutenant, Firefighter Dario Tangredi is promoted to Lieutenant, Firefighter Frankie Rodriguez is promoted to Lieutenant, Firefighter Jeff Meon is promoted to Lieutenant, and Firefighter Thomas Murphy is promoted to Lieutenant. Also, Raquan 'Ray' Ramos, who started working for the Springfield Fire Department Repair Division in 2018 as an 11th grade student in the automotive shop from Putnam High School as part of the Co/Op program was hired as a permanent Mechanic for the Springfield Fire Department.




Candid from the fire in Stratford, CT on June 22nd.


Candid from the fire in Stratford, CT on June 22nd.


Candid from the fire in Stratford, CT on June 22nd.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boston ex Ladder 2- 1956 Seagrave 100' TDA.


Boston ex Ladder 22- 1962 Seagrave 100' TDA.


Boston ex Water Tower 1- 1927 American LaFrance/1903 Hale.


Boston ex Squrt Unit- 1979 Ford C/E-One 55' squrt.


Electric Boat Fire Dept (Groton, CT) ex Engine 12- 1986 Hahn/Ranger 1250/500/45B.


Manchester, NH ex Engine 1- 1971 Howe 1250 GPM.


Manchester, NH ex Engine 2- 1955 Mack B 750/200.


Manchester, NH ex engine 3- 1952 Mack LS85 750/200.


Nashua, NH Special Hazards in a parade that took place in Pepperell, MA.


Rutland Town, VT's new Station 1 located at 272 McKinley Ave.


Washington DC Truck 10- 2023 Seagrave Capitol 100' TDA.


Washington DC Foam 2- 2011 Oshkosh Striker 2000/1500/210F/1000PK.


Washington DC TAU 1- 2024 Ford F-550/Oshkosh Stinger 275/300/40F/500PK.

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 298/Ladder 127/Battalion 50 patch.


FDNY Engine 298/Ladder 127/Battalion 50 challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Commandant James Loy challenge coin.


US Navy destroyer USS Cole DDG-67 Chief Petty Officers challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Milton, MA.

RAILROAD PHOTO

CLOSING SHOT


Boston Water Tower 2- 1947 Mack LS/1890 Kansas 55' (tractor ex Ladder 30).

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