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 First Class Joseph J. Sheehan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Leo F. Sheehan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Paul R. Sheehan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant John M. Sheppard, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Donald J. Sheridan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Joseph M. Madden, USMC, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Edward C. Magnan, USMC, from Worcester, MA killed in action during World War II

Motor Machinists Mate 1st Class Joseph F. Magner, NAVY, from Lynn, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Philip F. Maguire, USMC, from Salem, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Robert P. Maguire, USMC, from Gloucester MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Raymond Walter Vaughan, Jr, ARMY, B CO, 577TH ENG BN, 35TH ENG GROUP, 18TH ENG BDE, USARV ENG CMD, USARV from Oakville, CT killed in action on September 2, 1969

Lance Corporal William Francis Labrecque, Jr, USMC, L CO, 3RD BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Pawcatuck, CT killed in action on July 16, 1966

Lance Corporal Herman William O Wright, Jr, USMC, I CO, 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Pawcatuck, CT kiled in action on November 18, 1968

Private First Class Norman Roger Surprenant, ARMY, H&S CO, 2ND BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Plainfield, CT killed in action on February 25, 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, more Coast Guard and railroad photos from the late Bill Walsh.

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 of a former Canadian Lightship that was converted into a passenger ship.


Former Lightship Relief at the Charlestown Navy Yard in August of 1988.


Lightship Relief in drydock in Chelsea, MA in July of 1957.


The Lightship Relief underway.


Vintage photo of the Sullivan Square Station in July of 1901.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Charlton, MA Rescue 1- 2025 Spartan/Marion walk around rescue.


Clinton, CT Tanker 962- 2024 Spartan Gladiator/4 Guys 1000/2500.


Saugus, MA Tower 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower.


Wendell, MA Tanker 1's new 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1250/2000 at the Greenwood open house.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Weare, NH 9/19/25- 3 alarm fire at the Granite State Recycling Center. The next photo is also from this fire.



Rochester, NH 9/23/25- mobile home fire at 23 Royal Crest.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Simsbury, CT Firefighters participating in a live fire drill at the training center in training center in Weatogue.



Hartford County Instructor Kevin Kowalski.


Hartford County Instructor Kellan Brodreau.


From the September 19th fire in Weare, NH.


Orono, ME Firefighter training in 2003.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Bosotn ex Engine 8 hose wagon- 1947 Mack LS.


Boston ex Engine 10- 1971 Hahn 1500/500.


Boston ex Engine 10 hose wagon- 1975 Ford C/Maynard 300/500.


Boston ex Ladder 10- 1949 Pirsch 85' TDA.


Hallowell, ME Engine 4- 2023 Pierce Saber 1500/1250.


Hampton, NH Ladder 1- 2006 Pierce Dash 105' RMA.


Portsmouth, NH ex Combination 3- 1950 Mack LS85 750 GPM.


Sandwich, NH Engine 1- 1994 Mack RD600/Pierce 1250/1000.


Springfield, MA ex Truck 16- 1966 Maxim 85' TDA.

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.


New Bedford, MA Station 5 patch.


Electric Boat, CT Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Base Portsmouth, VA challenge coin.


US Navy destroyer USS Bulkeley DDG-84 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


New Haven, CT.

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