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.

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

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

WORLD WAR II

Private First Class Bernard F. Riley, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant David V. Riley, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Edwin Riley, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Eugene F. Riley, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Francis N. Riley, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Ship's Cook 1st Class Peter A. LeBlanc, NAVY, from Salem, MA killed in action during World War II

Platoon Sergeant Herbert R. LeClair, USMC, from Uxbridge, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Ovila J. LeClaire, NAVY, from Upton, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman James W. Lee, NAVY, from Dorchester, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class John E. Lee, NAVY from Methuen, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class James Aurthur Daniels, ARMY, E CO, 704TH MAINT BN, 4TH INF DIV, USARV from New Haven, CT killed in action on October 3, 1966

Private First Class Anthony Gianelli, ARMY, C CO, 1ST BN, 26TH INFANTRY, 1ST INF DIV, USARV from New Haven, CT killed in action on January 18, 1966

Specialist Five Joseph Ralph Foss, ARMY, 145TH AIRLIFT PLT, 52ND AVN BN, US ARMY SPT CMD VIETNAM, MACV from Skowhegan, ME killed in action on April 5, 19650

Corporal Joseph G L Quirion, ARMY, D CO, 2ND BN, 35TH INFANTRY, 4TH INF DIV, USARV from Skowhegan, ME killed in action on April 3, 1968

Sergeant Joaquin Arzuaga, ARMY, HHC, 228TH ASLT SPT HELO BN, 11TH AVN GROUP, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from New York, NY killed in action on May 5, 1967

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

This week for my photos, a photo of Stoneham's 1944 Seagrave ladder truck, courtesy of Kevin Boyle.

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, MA ex Ladder 1- 1944 Seagrave 65' MMA.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Bristol, VT Engine 1- 2023 HME Ahrens-Fox 1871W - 1500/1000.


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


Freedom, NH Rescue 1- 2023 International CV515 4X4/Alexis rescue.


Georgetown, MA Engine 4- 2024 HME Ahrens-Fox 1871-SFO 1500/1000.


Gilmanton, NH Engine 3- 2024 Spartan Gladiator/Alexis 1500/2000/30F.


Grantham, NH Engine 2- 2023 HME Ahrens Fox 1750/1000/30F.


Greenville, NH Engine 2- 2024 HME Ahrens Fox 1500/1206.


Hartford, CT Engine 1- 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Hartford, CT Engine 7- 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Hopkinton, MA Engine 1- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/20F.


Hopkinton, MA Engine 2- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/20F.


Hull, MA Rescue 4- 2023 Chevrolet 3500HD/Wheeled Coach ambulance.


Millis, MA Engine 1- 2024 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750.


Ossipee Corner, NH Engine 1- 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Alexis 1500/1250/30F.


Pawlet, VT ETA-542- 2023 Freightliner, M2-112/HME Ahrens-Fox 1500/1200.


Poultney, VT Engine 551- 2024 Ford F-550/Alexis 4X4 1500/300.


Sandwich, NH Engine 2- 2023 Spartan MetroStar/Alexis 1250/2000.


Strafford, NH Engine 4- 2024 HME Ahrens-Fox 1750/3000.


Wakefield, NH Rescue 1- 2024 International MV607/HME Ahrens Fox walk around heavy rescue.


Westerly Ambulance, RI Ambulance 751- 2023 Ford F-450/2017 Braun 4x4 ambulance (box remount).


Westerly Ambulance, RI Amblance 753- 2023 Ford F-450/2008 Braun 4x4 ambulance (box remount).

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.

CURRENT SCENES


Brockton, MA 4/11/24- house fire at 549 North Warren Ave. The next photo is also from this fire.



Bridgeport, CT 4/16/24- house fire on Brooklawn Ave.


Norwalk, CT 4/17/24- house fire on Crest Road in the Rowayton section.

OLDER SCENES


Barn fire at the University of Maine in 1996.


Hopkington, MA December 2000- Fire in a bedroom on Woody Island Road. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Bridgeport, CT.


Bridgeport, CT.


Brockton, MA.


Brockton, MA.


Orono, ME live fire training at an old fraterity house at the University of Maine Orono in the mid 1990's. The next photo is also from this event.



On April 13th the New England FOOLS got together for the Central Mass Commercial Fireground Ops in Groton Mass. 37 students from 4 different states gathered for 8 plus hours of hands on training at a large commercial building set for demolition. Training consisted of 5 different stations, 1. Long stretch with a 2.5 line, rotary saw, search and survival, forcible entry and roof top cut. Students gathered great knowledge from some of the best instructions in New England.



Marshfield, MA Captain Pat Smith.


Bellingham, MA Captain Brad Kwatcher.


Allentown, NH Ben Savage.


Orange, MA Firefighter John Smith.


Simsbury, CT Volunteer Fire Department drilled on Monday April 15th at the Weatogue live burn building with Engine 2 and Rescue 14 from Bushy Hill Station. Crews went though 3 stations, 1. Rehab, 2. Fire attack And 3, Search and Rescue. Crews rotated with experienced FF and non experienced to gain confidence and experience. Crews spent about 90 mins taking part in this. The training night was under the direction of Assistant Chief Kristin Kelley.



Simsbury Assistant Chief Jason Gilbert.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Abington, MA ex Engine 2- 1971 Mack CF 1000/500.


Bedford, MA Engine 4- 2018 E-One Typhoon 1250/760/20F.


Concord, MA ex Engine 43- 1977 Hendrickson/Continental 1250 GPM.


East Haven, CT ex Engine 2- 1928 Seagrave 1000 GPM.


East Haven, CT ex Engine 1- 1963 Seagrave.


East Haven, CT ex Rescue 3- 1968 Ford.


Greenville, ME ex Ladder 1- 1979 Duplex/1967 Maxim 85' TDA.


Greenwich, CT ex Engine 3- 1956 Seagrave 500 GPM.


Hamilton, MA ex Engine 2- 1985 International/Ranger 1000/500.


Manchester, NH Engine 13- 2008 E One Cyclone II 2000/750 (reserve, ex Engine 9).


Melrose, MA ex Engine 1- 1976 Mack CF 1250/500.


Melrose, MA ex Engine 2- 1970 Mack CF 1000/500.


Norfolk, MA new fire station under construction. Occupancy is expected to take place sometime this summer.


Orange, CT ex Engine 3- 1954 Seagrave 750 GPM.


Pepperell, MA Engine 6- 1994 Spartan/Luverne 1500/750.


South Kingstown, RI ex Engine 18- 1984 Seagrave 1500 GPM.


Tewksbury, MA Rescue 1- 2022 Ford F-550/Pierce light rescue.

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.


Gosnold, MA Fire Department patch.


Arlington County, VA Rescue 109 challenge coin.


U.S. Navy VF-41 Black Aces patch (former F-14 Tomcat squadron).


U.S. Navy Carrier Strike Group 10 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Haverhill, MA.

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