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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REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

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

WORLD WAR II

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

Staff Sergeant Nelson Sanschagrin, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Anibal D. Santos, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Captain George C. Sarauw, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Junior Grade Malcolm L. Loomis, NAVY, from Shrewsbury, MA killed in action during World War II

Machinist's Mate 1st Class Henry A. Lord, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutnenat Junior Grade Robert H. Lord, NAVY, from Dorchester, MA killed in action during World War II

Electrician's Mate 1st Class Walter G. Lorente, NAVY, from New Bedford, MA killed in action during World War II

Ensign David Loring, NAVY, from Beverly, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Four Malcolm George Williams, ARMY, A CO, 815TH ENG BN, 937TH ENG GROUP, 18TH ENG BDE, USARV ENG from New Haven, CT killed in action on February 22, 1970

Private First Class Bernard Anthony Zambrano, ARMY, E CO, 1ST BN, 7TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from New Haven, CT killed in action on March 17, 1969

Sergeant Eldon Wayne Smith, USMC, HMM-262, MAG-39, 1ST MAW, III MAF from Waterville, ME kiled in action on October 6, 1968

Specialist Four Stephen Francis Gray, ARMY, C CO, 2ND BN, 319TH ARTILLERY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV from Wells, ME killed in action on May 8, 1971

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, a photo of the US Coast Guard Cutter William Chadwick.

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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter William Chadwick WPC-1150, stationed out of Boston.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


NO NEW DELIVERY PHOTOS THIS WEEK

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.


Brockton, MA house fire that took place during the winter of 1969 on Perkins Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire. Photos courtesy of the Brockton Historical Society / Fire Museum.




House fire in Orono, ME that took place on February 17, 2000.


Franklin, NH 1/26/25- building fire at 29 Chance Pond Road. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Pittsfield, NH 1/28/25- 2 alarm house fire at 18 Smith Street.


Tilton-Northfield, NH 2/3/25- 2nd alarm structure fire. The next 4 photos are also from this fire.






Canterbury, NH 2/4/25- fully involved barn fire. The next photo is also from this fire.



Hudson Falls, NY 2/5/25- building fire at at 78 River Street. The call was dispatched at 17:30 for a structure with multiple calls being received at the 911 dispatch center. First arriving officer reported a working structure with all occupants out. Multiple Washington County and Warren County units operated at the scene or were on standby in vacated fire stations. The South Glens Falls Fire Department stood by in the Hudson Falls Fire Station for the duration of the fire. Cause of the fire was determined to be caused by an electrical strip. The next 5 photos are also from this fire.







Newington, CT 2/6/25- 2nd alarm building fire at 16 Rockwell Road. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Hartford, CT 2/9/25- 2 alarm fatal fire at 89 Spring Street. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


From the fire in Franklin, NH on January 28th.


From the fire in Franklin, NH on January 28th.


On February 8th, Hartford County Regional Fire School FF1 class took to the fireground at the Connecticut fire academy for SCBA day. Students took part in 5 stations, which included low profile, FF challenge, lost and disoriented, SCBA/maze and emergency procedures. Class size consists of just under 30 firefighters and for some, it was the first time using an SCBA. The next 3 photos are also from this training.





On February 7th, Simsbury, CT Fire Department held their awards night, where they recognized members for their service. Shown in this photo: Left Bloomfield retired Chief William Reilly, behind Bloomfield LT Kellan Bodreau, right Bloomfield retired FF Mike Reilly and sitting Simsbury Captain Ken Bodreau.


Simsbury, CT Chief Gilbert and Simsbury FF Jennifer Leimbach.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Foster Center, RI Tanker 3- 2012 Kenworth/Spartan ERV 1500/2500.


Hianloland (West Greenwich, RI) Brush 17- 2003 Stewart and Stevenson LMTV/Dept 300/670/20F.


Johnston, RI Engine 1- 2016 E-One Typhoon 1250/750/30B.


Ravenswood, WV Engine 20- 2015 Spartan/Smeal Sirius 1500/1500.


Ravenswood, WV Engine 21- 1998 Freightliner FL80/1999 Smeal 1250/1000.


Saugua, MA ex Civil Defense parade unit- 1942 Ford/Howe.


Saugus, MA ex Ladder 1- 1987 Pierce Arrow 1500/300/95' RM Tower.


South Foster, RI Tanker 1- 2009 Spartan/Crimson 1500/3000.


Sterling, MA Engine 3- 1986 International S1800/1987 Boyer 1000/500 4X4.


Whitman, MA ex Engine 1- 1966 Maxim 1000/500.


Whitman, MA ex Engine 2- 1978 Hendrickson/Farrar 1000/500.


Whitman, MA ex Engine 3- 1940's Seagrave.


Whitman, MA ex Ladder 1- 1974 Maxinm 100' MMA.

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.


Charlotte, NC Station 11 patch.


Charlotte, NC Station 11 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Kimball WMSL-756 challenge coins.


New York Police ESU Truck 6 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS

CLOSING SHOT


Reading, MA ex Ladder 1- 1965 American LaFrance 85' TDA.

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