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.

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

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

WORLD WAR II

Private Roscoe E. Shattuck, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

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

1st Lieutenant Martin F. Shaughnessy, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Radioman 1st Class Donald Mackillop, NAVY, from Medford, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Steward W. MacKinnon, USMC, from Newton, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class James H. MacLaughlin Jr, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Benjamin A. MacLean, USMC, from Brookline, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class George I. MacNeil, NAVY, from Saugus, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Sergeant William Lincoln Marcy, ARMY, L CO, 75TH INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV from Norwich, CT killed in action on May 20, 1969

Captain James William McNeely, ARMY, ADV TEAM 70, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV from Norwich, CT killed in action on November 27, 1965

Corporal Harold Richard Nielsen, USMC, M CO, 3RD BN, 26TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Norwich, CT kiled in action on July 21, 1967

Sergeant Robert Lee Pendergast, ARMY, B CO, 159TH ASLT SPT HELO BN, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV from Norwich, CT killed in action on April 13, 1970

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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, some vintage Coast Guard related photos taken by/owned by the late Bill Walsh. I had a large album full of old Coast Guard photos given to me (thank you very much) and I will be featuring them each week.

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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Broad Brook CT recently placed into service this 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/2500/60F as Engine-Tank 136.


Athol, MA Ambulance 3- 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Newton, MA Engine 7- 2025 KME Severe Service 1500/750.


Oxford, MA Ambulance 1- 2025 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance.


Upton, MA Fire Department has placed into service a 1990 KME P-24 1000/600/55F 4x4 as Engine 4. It previously served with the West Virgina ANG 167th Airlift Fire Department.


Pre-lettering delivery photo of Union Fire District's (South Kingstown, RI) new Engine 10, Engine 13, and Engine 22. Engine 10 and 13 are 2025 Spartan MetroStar 1250/750 units while Engine 22 is a 2025 Spartan FC-94 - 1500/1000.

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.


Simsbury, CT 8/16/25- 2 alarm building fire at 73 Simsbury Landing.


Nashua, NH 8/24/25- 2nd alarm house fire.


Hyannis, MA 8/17/25- trailered boat fire on Skating Rink Rd. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Bloomfield, CT Lieutenant Kellan Boudreau.


Simsbury, CT Assistant Chief Jason Gilbert.


On Monday August 25th East Granby, Granby, Windsor, and CT Air National Guard Base trained together at the Connecticut Fire Academy. The drill including using the portable roof top to practice cutting holes. The next photo is also from this training.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Box 4 Special Services in the Worcester, MA region operates this 2013 Freightliner/Custom Mobile Kitchen rehab unit.


Branford, CT Truck 1- 2009 Smeal Sirius 2000/480/20F/105' RMA.


Former Glendale, RI Brush 2's 1954 Jeep, now privately owned.


Another photo of Glendale Brush 2.


Newmarket, NH Engine 5- 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500/780.


North Andover, MA ex Engine 1- 1986 E-One 1750/750/50F.


North Andover, MA ex Ladder 1- 1988 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


South Hadley, MA ex Ladder 1- 1955 Seagrave Anniversary 100' TDA w/ 150 gal.


Stoneham, MA ex Engine 1- 1952 Seagrave Anniversary 750/500,


Another photo of Stoneham Engine 1.


Walpole, MA Headquarters Station.


New Station 7 under construction in Pasadena, TX.

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.




Former US Coast Guard Cutter Acushnet WMEC-167 challenge coin.


US Air Force commander of the 11th Air Force challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Milton, MA.

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