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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WE REMEMBER

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

WORLD WAR II

2nd Lieutenant Robert B. Sander, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant William H. Sanders ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Tech Sergeant Alfred R Sandini, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Watertender 1st Class Joseph E. Londergan Jr, NAVY, from Worcester, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Ordnanceman Chief Joseph F. Long, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class William F. Long, NAVY, from East Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Paul A. Longfellow, USMC, from Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Joseph F. Lonicki, NAVY, from Chicopee, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Four Robert Arnold Tillquist, ARMY, HHC, 2ND BN, 12TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from New Haven, CT killed in action on November 4, 1965

Corporal Henry Lee Whaley, USMC, B CO, 3RD TANK BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from New Haven, CT killed in action on March 30, 1966

Staff Sergeant Lawrence Vincent Peters, ARMY, SD-5891, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV from Waterville, ME kiled in action on April 20, 1966

Corporal James Gerard Pomerleau, USMC, B CO, 1ST BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Waterville, ME killed in action on April 24, 1967

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, a few firehouse photos from Boston.

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.


Boston Engine 8/Ladder 1.


Boston Engine 24/Ladder 23.


Boston Engine 32/Ladder 9.


Boston Engine 42/Rescue 2.


Boston Engine 48/Ladder 28.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Framingham, MA Engine 3- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/100F.


Lee, MA Engine 3- 2024 KME Severe Service 1500/750.


Portland, ME Engine 9- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/25F.


Windham, ME Ambulance 22 and Ambulance 23- 2024 Ford E-450/Braun ambulances.


Windham, ME Engine 25- 2024 Freightliner/Spencer 1500/2000.

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.


From a fire in Boston that took place on January 8, 2016.


Albany, NY 12/25/24- building fire at 530 2nd Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Nashua, NH 1/3/25- house fire at 117 Ridge Road. The next photo is also from this fire.



Rochester, NY 1/4/25- building fire on Hague Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Brockton, MA Fire Chief Brian Nardelli presents Deputy Edward Williams a plaque with the badges from his 36 year career with the City of Brockton on his last day before retirement.


Reading, MA rededicated their Fountain 3 hand engine which recently returned to Reading after many years. It is displayed at their Station 2 on Woburn Street. The next 3 photos are from a ceremony held on January 4th.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Athol, MA Engine 1 and Engine 2- 2021 Spartan/Toyne and 2023 Spartan/Toyne.


Boston ex Engine 32- 1984 Ford C/E-One 1250/500.


Boston ex Engine 40 hose wagon- 1950 Mack LS w/ 150 gal/cardox.


Boston ex Ladder 7- 1963 Ward LaFrance/1949 Pirsch 85' TDA.


Boston ex Ladder 9- 1976 Seagrave 100' TDA.


Boston ex Ladder 9- 1990 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


Brewer, ME ex Engine 304- 1964 Mack C.


Ennis, TX Engine 193.


Florida, MA Engine 2- 2023 Sparan/E-One 1250/2000/30F.


Gray, ME Rescue 47- 2009 HME/2010 Ferrara non-walkthrough heavy rescue.


Gray, ME Truck 44- 2019 Seagrave Apollo II 1500/400/105' RM Tower.


Hopkinton, MA ex Engine 4- 1990 Pierce Dash 1250/1000.


Lebanon, NH ex Ladder 1- 1984 Ford L8000/1960 American LaFrance 75' MMA.


Lenox Engine 1- 1924 American LaFrance 750 GPM.


Londonderry, NH ex Tanker 1- 1977 Mack MB/Techweld 150/2000.


North Adams, MA antique Engine 4- 1941 Mack LS 750/250.


Randolph, MA ex Engine 2- 1964 FWD/Farrar 1000/500.


Randolph, MA ex Engine 3- 1986 Mack CF 1000/500.


Randolph, MA ex Ladder 1- 1973 Maxim F/1993 N.E. Truck 100' MMA w/ (2) 75 gal.


Rockland, MA ex Engine 2- 1940 Mack.


Rockland, MA ex Engine 2- 1972 Duplex/Farrar 1000 GPM.


Rockland, MA parade in 1971. Photo from the Brockton Historical Society/Fire Museum.


Rockland, MA ex Engine 3- 1963 International/Maynard 750 GPM.

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.


Mount Pleasant, SC Engine 503 challenge coin.


Newark Liberty International Airport ARFF (Port Authority PD) challenge coin.


Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Jason Vanderhaden (2018-2022) challenge coin.


Massachusetts State Police Air Wing challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Milton, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Dracut, MA 1948 Diamond T McCann 500 GPM.

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