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

Staff Sergeant John B. Scopa Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

2nd Lieutenant Paul K. Seaman, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Edwin C. Sears, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant Harry A. Sears, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Robert E. Lynch, NAVY, from Allston, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Thomas L. Lynch, NAVY, from Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Thomas P. Lynch Jr, USMC, from West Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Alfred G. Lyons, NAVY, from New Bedford, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Commander Richard W. MacAdams, NAVY, from Winchester, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Petty Officer Second Class Mario Charles Crugnola, Jr, NAVY, VF-74, CVW-17, USS FORRESTAL, TF 77, 7TH FLEET from Newington, CT killed in action on July 29, 1967

Private First Class James Fabrizio, ARMY, B CO, 4TH BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USAR from Norwalk, CT killed in action on July 10, 1967

Corporal Robert Richard Roy, USMC, G CO, 2ND BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Winslow, ME kiled in action on February 4, 1966

Private First Class Douglas Emerson Googins, Jr, USMC, A CO, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Yarmouth, ME killed in action on January 14, 1968





 

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, a few vintage Stoneham Mass photos.

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 1896 Abbott Downing - hose wagon.


Stoneham, MA 1886 T.T. Marston - hose wagon.


Stoneham, MA 1941 Seagrave 65' MMA.




THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK





RECENT DELIVERIES





Alton, NH Engine 2- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/2500.


East Providence, RI Rescue 3- 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance.


Hancock, MA Tanker 4- 2024 International/Rosenbauer 1250/2500.


Pittsfield, MA Engine 2- 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/750.


South Berwick, ME Engine 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Starksboro, VT Engine 1- 2025 Freightliner M2-112/Alexis 1250/1000.


West Boylston, MA Ambulance 1- 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance.





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.




Randolph, MA July 1980- 5 alarm fire at the Burgess Moving Company on High Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Old Town, ME 5/12/25- 2nd alarm house fire on Main Street.


Springfield, MA 5/15/25- 2nd alarm building fire at 37 George Street. The next 4 photos are also from this fire.








EVENTS AND CANDIDS





Members of the Fire Bell Club at the FDNY shops with Tower Ladder 9's new Seagrave Aerialscope.




APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE





Bedford, MA ex Engine 1- 1953 Mack 750/500.


Bedford, MA ex Engine 3- 1972 Mack CF/1984 Pierce 1000/500.


Bedford, MA ex Ladder 1- 1978 Maxim 250/250/100' RMA.


Boston ex Engine 5 hose wagon- 1964 International/Fire Truck Inc 750/300 (ex US Navy).


Roberts Park, IL Engine 303 - 2009 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/750 (ex Mansfield MA, Purchased 2021).


Scituate, MA ex Engine 2- 1954 Seagrave 750 GPM.


Sevier County, TN 1993 Pierce Arrow 1250/2500/75F (ex Plaistow, NH).


Waltham, MA ex Ladder 1- 1982 Maxim 100' TDA.


Allentown (Hope Fire Company), NJ Tanker 82-96- 1987 Mack R/2006 Semo 1000/6000.


Hamilton (Enterprise Vol Fire Co) NJ ex Engine 14-12- 1947 Mack LS 750/300.


Forked River, NJ ex Tanker 6008- 1968 Ford C/Great Eastern/Oren 750/1000.


Oakhurst, NJ ex Engine 73- 1955 Ahrens-Fox EC 750/300.


Totowa, NJ ex Engine 971- 1973 American LaFrance 1000 Series/Telesqurt 1750/500/50'.


Warwick, RI Engine 2- 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/780.




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.




Baltimore, MD Rescue 1 patch.


Baltimore, MA Rescue 1 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Diamondback WPB-87370 officer in charge challenge coin.


Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY Police challenge coin.




POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Plymouth, MA.





CLOSING SHOT






Halifax, MA Tower 1 with the flag flying for Josh Curtis, an Army Infantryman and Halifax Resident, that was killed in Florida saving is son and niece from a rip current.




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