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, some guest photos from Kevin White featuring Stoneham firefighters working a 2nd alarm fire in Woburn on January 21st.

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 firefighters working at the 2nd alarm fire in Woburn on January 21st. The members are Captain Rob Dalis, Firefighter Paul McIntyre, and Firefighter Nick Rolli.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Charlemont EMS, MA Ambulance 1- 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Lowell, MA Ladder 2- 2024 E-One Cyclone Metro 100’ RMA.


Norton, MA Rescue 41- 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance.


Rockland, MA Engine 11- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 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.


This photo and the next 3 are of the destruction caused by a fireworks explosion in Bridgewater, MA in May of 1972.





Brockton, MA Jan. 19, 1980: An eight hour General Alarm fire destroyed the Bixby Block Building at 106 Main St (Main & School Sts). The first alarm was sounded at 6:10pm. The fire was upgraded to a General Alarm at 6:14. When Deputy Chief Principe arrived he saw fire on the third & fourth floors. Before he got out of the car the fire had turned into an uncontrollable inferno. This photo and the next 3 are from what remained the following day.





Strafford, NH firefighters responded to a chimney fire on January 12th.


Franklin, NH 1/15/25- 2nd alarm structure fire. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Sudbury, MA 1/14/25- 2 alarm structure fire on Powers Road. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Hartford, CT 1/16/25- 2 alarm fire in a vacant building at 223-227 Ward Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Clifton Park, NY 1/5/25- 2 alarm building fire on Dunsbach Road. The next photo is also from this fire.



Dover, NH 1/19/25- firefighters made quick work of a basement fire at 140 Back River Road. The next photo is also from this fire.



Richmond, VT 1/20/25- firefighters battled this house fire in freezing temperatures. Mutual aid included: Bolton Fire, Huntington Fire, Hinesburg Fire, Williston Fire, Essex Fire, Essex Junction Fire, Underhill-Jericho Fire and Richmond Rescue.


Woburn, MA 1/21/25- 2 alarm structure fire at 56 Union Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Strafford, NH- Sam Whitehouse, Kenny Richards, Stephen LaPorte, Caleb LaPorte, Chris Roy and Catlin Roy.


Woburn, MA.


Candid photo from the fire in Franklin, NH.


On Jan 22nd Springfield, MA Lieutenant Erik Ryan (3rd from the left) worked his last night tour at headquarters as he has been transferred to Mason Square on the Rescue Squad A group. He previously was at the rescue squad for 4 years, 3 years at HQ, training for 2 years and the last year and half on truck 1. This photo and the next have LT Ryan with crews from Engine 1, Truck 1, and Tac 1.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Concord, MA Ladder 1- 2011 E-One Cyclone II 110' RMA.


Georgetown, MA ex Combination 1- 1936 Diamond T/Woods Engineering.


Georgetown, MA ex Engine 5- 1971 Mack CF 1000/500.


Georgetown, MA ex Ladder 1- 1964 Internatoinal/1965 Maxim 250/275/75' MMA.


Hanover, NH Engine 4- 2005 E-One Cyclone II 1250/1000/30F.


Hollis, ME ex Tanker 323- 1959 Chevy/Spartan/Moody 500/2000.


Kittery, ME ex Engine 1- 1953 Mack LS95 1000/300.


Kittery, ME ex Engine 1- 1974 Mack CF 1000/750.


Marblehead, MA ex Engine 4- 1966 Mack C 1000/300.


Taunton, MA ex Engine 1- 1970 Ward LaFrance 1000/500.


Taunton, MA ex Engine 2- 1955 Ward LaFrance 750/500.


Taunton, MA ex Engine 7- 1943 Buffalo.


Taunton, MA ex Ladder 2- 1942 Seagrave.


Taunton, MA ex Ladder 2- 1977 Maxim 100' TDA.


Wellesley, MA Quint 3- 2021 E-One Typhoon 1250/470/30B 75' RMA.


Westover Air Force Reserve Base, MA Crash 4- 2021 Rosenbauer Panther UHP325/3011/423AFFF/500#DC.

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 35/Ladder 14 patch.


North Providence, RI Engine 2 challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Panama City, FL challenge coin.


New York City Police Firearms and Tactics challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Revere, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Stoneham, MA Seagrave pumpers.

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