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.

WE REMEMBER

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

WORLD WAR II

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

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

Tech Sergeant Paul F. Shanley Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Howard C. Shannon, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Sumner Shapiro, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Reginald A. MacDonald, USMC, from Hingham, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Robert J. MacDonald Jr, USMC, from Methuen, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Donald R. MacGilvrey, NAVY, from Lawrence, MA killed in action during World War II

Watertender 1st Class James R. MacIntosh, NAVY, from Methuen, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal John F. Mack, USMC, from Brighton, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class Francis Charles Donohue, USMC, B BTRY, 1ST BN, 12TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Norwich, CT killed in action on March 1, 1967

Private First Class Thomas Edward Donovan, ARMY, C CO, 1ST BN, 50TH INFANTRY, 4TH INF DIV, USARV from Norwich, CT killed in action on March 23, 1968

Private First Class Joseph John Grillo, Jr, USMC, B CO, 1ST BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Norwich, CT kiled in action on June 4, 1968

Sergeant Robert Louis Howard, ARMY, AERO RIFLE PLT, C TRP, 2ND SQDN, 17TH CAVALRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV from Norwich, CT killed in action on June 10, 1969

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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.


Vintage photo from 1905 of the Boston Elevated Railway at Salem Street in Medford.


Boston Light, photo taken on May 20, 1989.


Boston Light, May 20, 1989.


The former Lightship Barnegat, unknown date.


US Coast Guard Cutter Campbell WMEC-909 in New Bedford, MA on June 27, 1988.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Bridgton, ME Engine 72- 2025 Ford F-550/HME Ahrens Fox mini EVO 1500/300/15F.


Colebrook, NH Engine 3- 2025 Sutphen/Dingee 1500/1000.


Hardwick, VT Tower 6- 2000 Seagrave Apollo 1500/150/105' RM Tower (acquired 2025, ex Troy VT and Purchase NY).


Manchester, CT Truck 5- 2011 Sutphen 100' MM Tower (Ex-Cumru Township Fire Department PA, acquired 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.


Somerville, MA 7/6/25- 4 alarm building fire at 81 Wheatland Street.


Webster, NH 7/7/25- fully involved building fire. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


From the fire in Webster, NH on July 7th.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Allenstown, NH Tower 2- 2006 Pierce Dash 2000/300/100’ Tower (Ex Iowa City, IA - acquired 2024).


Boston ex Engine 1- 1973 Maxim 1500/500.


Boston ex Engine 55- 1984 Sutphen 1500/500.


Boston ex Engine 55- 1992 E-One Protector 1250/750.


Boston ex Ladder 2- 1984 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


Boston ex Ladder 2- 1993 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


Central Coventry, RI Engine 4- 2016 Spartan S-180 1500/750/20F.


Hartford, VT Engine 2- 2006 E-One Typhoon 1500/1500 (refurb 2024).


Hopkins Hill, RI Engine 6- 2002 Spartan/Smeal 1500/750.


North Brookfield, MA ex Engine 3- 1989 Maxim 1000/325.


Somersworth, NH Engine 5- 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Westerly, RI Antique Engine 1's 1953 Seagrave 1000/300.


Westerly, RI Antique Engine 2's 1927 Ahrens Fox 1000/175.

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.


Concord, NH Engine 5 patch.


South Windsor, CT Fire Department 75th anniversary challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Tahoma WMEC-908 commanding officer challenge coin.


Port Authority of NY/NJ Police - Laguardia Airport challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Former Metropolitan District Commission Police (Mass).

RAILROAD PHOTO

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