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 First Class Joseph J. Sheehan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Corporal Paul R. Sheehan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Staff Sergeant Donald J. Sheridan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Joseph M. Madden, USMC, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Edward C. Magnan, USMC, from Worcester, MA killed in action during World War II

Motor Machinists Mate 1st Class Joseph F. Magner, NAVY, from Lynn, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Philip F. Maguire, USMC, from Salem, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Robert P. Maguire, USMC, from Gloucester MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Raymond Walter Vaughan, Jr, ARMY, B CO, 577TH ENG BN, 35TH ENG GROUP, 18TH ENG BDE, USARV ENG CMD, USARV from Oakville, CT killed in action on September 2, 1969

Lance Corporal William Francis Labrecque, Jr, USMC, L CO, 3RD BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Pawcatuck, CT killed in action on July 16, 1966

Lance Corporal Herman William O Wright, Jr, USMC, I CO, 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Pawcatuck, CT kiled in action on November 18, 1968

Private First Class Norman Roger Surprenant, ARMY, H&S CO, 2ND BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Plainfield, CT killed in action on February 25, 1969

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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, Stoneham Squad 2 and S1.

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 S1- 2023 Ford F-550/Versalift/RGB 35' fire alarm truck.


Stoneham, MA Squad 2- 2001 Ford F-450 125/200 (cab/body ex fire alarm truck).

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Barre, MA Engine 5- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000.


Harmony, RI Tanker 2- 2025 Freightliner/Fouts 1000/2000.


Hubbardston, MA Tanker 1- 2025 Kenworth/Fouts 1500/3000.


Rockland, MA Engine 12- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Templeton, MA Tanker 1- 2025 Freightliner SD 108/Toyne 4x4 400/2000.


Union Fire District, RI Engine 2- 2025 Spartan MetroStar S-180 1500/1000/20F.


Union Fire District, RI Engine 10- 2025 Spartan MetroStar 1250/750.


Union Fire District, RI Engine 13- 2025 Spartan MetroStar 1250/750.


Union Fire District, RI Engine 22- 2025 Spartan FC-94 - 1500/1000.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Garage fire in New Gloucester, ME on September 25th. The next photo is also from this fire.



Marlborough, CT 9/28/25- building fire at 51 Isleib Road. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Boston 10/1/25- Box 3461, 3 alarm fire at 7 Beckett Street in Dorchester. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Retired Newton, MA Captain Mark Roche.


Warwick, RI.


On Monday September 22nd, East Granby CT Fire Dept and ladies auxiliary held its annual golf tournament in Simsbury at the Hop Meadow Country Club.



On Monday September 29th, Simsbury CT Volunteer Fire Company trained at the Weatogue training grounds. Companies from the Main House and West Simsbury took part in the live burn. Crews rotated through fire attack, RIT, ventilation and search and rescue. The drill was run by Captain Todd Kelley.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Anthony Fire District, RI Ladder 1- 2010 Sutphen 100' MMA.


Block Island, RI Engine 1- 2020 International/E-One 2000/1000/30A 4x4.


Mashantucket Pequot, CT Engine 1- 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Mashantucket Pequot, CT Tower 1- 2023 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100' RM Tower.


Lowell, MA ex Engine 1- 1930 Ahrens Fox 1000 GPM.


Lowell, MA ex Engine 6- 1947 American LaFrance 750 GPM.


Lowell, MA ex Engine 1- 1940 Seagrave 750 GPM.


Lowell, MA ex Ladder 1- 1981 Pemfab/E-One 106' FireSpire RMA.


Lowell, MA ex Ladder 3- 1983 Pemfab/1977 Maxim 100' TDA.


Lowell, MA ex Rescue 1- 1957 GMC/Morse.


New Canaan CT Ladder 3- 2007 Seagrave 100' RMA.


Thomaston, ME Station taken in 1982.


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


Concord, NH Fire Department patch.


Plymouth, MA Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Gasconade WLR-75401 challenge coin.


US Navy submarine USS Columbus SSN-762 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Stoughton, MA.

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