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

CURRENT

U.S Army Staff Sergeant Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan - Sergeant Jose Duenez, Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois - Sergeant Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California - and Private First Class Dante D. Taitano, 21, of Dededo, Guam, all from 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, were killed in a training accident on March 25th near Pabrade, Lithuania.

WORLD WAR II

Sergeant Donald L. Schubert, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

FLO Wayne Schumann, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Tech Sergeant Nicholas J. Sciarappa, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Nuinzione Sciulla, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Fireman 1st Class John L. Lutley, NAVY, from Everett, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Stephen H. Lydon, NAVY, from Roxbury, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Richard P. Lyle, NAVY, from Melrose, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Garrett Lynch, NAVY, from Beverly, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Joseph P. Lynch, NAVY, from Dorchester, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Corporal Elias Benson Pealer, Jr, USMC, M CO, 3RD BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Newington, CT killed in action on May 8, 1970

Captain Joseph Orville Brown, USAF, DET 3, 505TH TAC AIR CTRL GROUP, 7TH AF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on April 19, 1966

Staff Sergeant Robert John Nadeau, ARMY, I TRP, 3RD SQDN, 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY, USARVF from Westbrook, ME kiled in action on November 25, 1969

Colonel Donald Myrick Russell, USAF, 333RD TAC FTR SQDN, 355TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF from Westbrook, ME killed in action on December 5, 1967

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, the challenge coin I had made up for the Stoneham Fire Department. If interested in purchasing one, drop me an email or message me on Facebook.

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.


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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Clarksburg, MA Engine 2- 2024 Freightliner M2/106 Toyne 1250/1250/25F.


Manchester, NH Engine 4- 2024 E-One Cyclone 1750/750 (#146471).


Newburyport, MA Marine 2's new SAFE boat fireboat.


Springdale Fire Co in Stamford, CT recently placed into service this Pierce pumper that had previously served in San Diego, CA as Engine 47. No other info on this rig at this time.


Wilton, CT Truck 5- 2025 Pierce Arrow XT 105' RMA (#38807).


Glens Falls, NY Engine 3- 2024 Pierce Saber 1500/750.

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.


Stoughton, MA February 1984. The next 3 photos are also from this fire. Images provided by Mike Zarrella and courtesy of the Brockton Fire Museum and Historical Socitey.





Malden, MA 4/10/25- 3 alarm fire at 8 Albion Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Manchester, CT 4/12/25- basement fire at 699 Middle Tpke W. The next photo is also from this fire.



Medfield, MA 4/15/25- 3rd alarm house fire at 7 Oxbow Road. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Springfield, MA Lt Jon Shea worked his last shift on April 8th after 8 years with the fire department. He is joining the Cleveland Ohio Fire Department and began their academy on April 14th. Jon spent his 8 years between Truck 1 and the Rescue Squad. Picutred L to R: FF Adam Rivera, FF Nick Diaz, Lt Jon Shea, FF Magdiel Colon, FF Joseph Carbone and Lt Brendan Shea.


Retired Holyoke Deputy Chief Tom Shea (Brendan’s dad), Lt Brendan Shea, Lt Jon Shea and Retired Holyoke FF Pat Shea (Jon’s dad).


Members of the Miller Place, NY Fire Department.


Live fire training in Orono Maine that took place in 2003.


Live fire training in Orono Maine that took place in 2004.


Dispatchers at the Plymouth County Sheriffs Office (Plymouth Mass "America's Hometown") coordinate all calls for the Plymouth County Correctional Facility, Town of Plymouth E9-1-1, Fire District 2 Mutual-Aid, Plymouth County Control/Plymouth CMED.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boston ex Ladder 9- 1976 Seagrave 100' TDA.


Boston ex Ladder 29- 1976 Seagrave 100' TDA.


Georgetown, MA ex Engine 1- 1984 Hahn 1250/750.


Georgetown, MA ex Ladder 1- 1980 American LaFrance 100' RMA.


Erie 4 Fire Co (Georgetown, MA) ex Combination 4- 1984 International/1985 Pierce 750/500/30F.


Franklin, MA Rescue 1- 2018 Ferrara Inferno 2000/750/30F.


Ipswich, MA ex Engine 3- 1979 American LaFrance 1250/750.


Ipswich, MA ex Engine 4- 1990 KME 1500/1000.


Lawrence, MA Engine 8- 2021 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 (recently reassigned from Engine 6).


Leyden, MA Engine 1- 1999 Ford F-550/J&B Fabricating/Darley 750/285/15F (ex- Maplewood, PA Rescue 68).


Nashua, NH ex Engine 4- 2004 Pierce Arrow XT 1250/500 (currently assigned to Engine 8. This was the first Arrow XT that Nashua purchased and is scheduled to be replaced with a pumper currently on order.


New Haven, CT ex Engine 4- 1963 Seagrave Anniversary 750/300.


Whitingham, VT Tanker 1- 1999 Freightliner/Dingee 1500/2500.

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 82/Ladder 31 patch.


FDNY Engine 82/Ladder 31 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Hammerhead WPB-87302 challenge coin.


New York City Police Strategic Response Group 5 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Newton, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Sandwich, MA ex Engine 5- 1953 Ward LaFrance 750/500/50F.

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