NORTHEAST FIRENEWS
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS


The Spotlight Photos Page is dedicated to Dick Bartlett 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

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

Sergeant James E. Smith, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private John J. Smith, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Charles W. Smith, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Leslie F. Smith, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Arthur W. Marchant, USMC, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 1st Class Arthur J. Marchi, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Stanley J. Marchwiki, USMC, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Arthur R. Maroux, NAVY, from Leominser, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Marcus J. Marcussen Jr, NAVY, from Mansfield, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Sergeant Wayne Dustin Robbins, USMC, 3RD PLT, B CO, 9TH ENG BN, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Southington, CT killed in action on February 7, 1968

Staff Sergeant Alfons Aloyze Bankowski, USAF, 314TH AIR DIV, PACAF from Southington, CT killed in action on March 23, 1961

Lance Corporal James Allan Branson, USMC, A CO, 1ST AMTRAC BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Stamford, CT killed in action on September 10, 1966

Private First Class Richard Edward Broadhurst, USMC, B CO, 1ST BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Stamford, CT killed in action on August 4, 1965

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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

This week, a photo of Stoneham Engine 3's former 1940 Seagrave 750 GPM pumper.

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 ex Engine 3- 1940 Seagrave 750 GPM.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Cohasset, MA Ambulance 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Fall River, MA EMS Medic 3- 2025 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance.


Franklin, MA Engine 4- 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F.


Westminster, MA Ambulance 1- 2026 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance.


Westmoreland, NH recently placed into service this 2005 Spartan/Toyne 1250/1000/25F as Engine 2

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Fire scene photo from Peabody Mass in October of 1962. Paul Nelson photo, courtesy of Doug King.


2nd alarm fire in Bangor, ME that took place on April 17, 1989.


East Greenbush, NY 4/14/26- fire in a town house at 3 Plaza Avenue.


Hartford, CT 5/2/2026- working fire, 466 Edgewood Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


NO PHOTOS THIS WEEK

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Dracut, MA Tower 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 95' MM Tower.


Greenfield, MA Ladder 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 2000/500/107' RMA.


Lowell, MA Ladder 3- 2025 Pierce Enforer Ascendant 100' MM Tower.


Millbury, MA Hose 1- 1972 Mack R 3000 feet of 4 inch hose.


Salem, MA ex Engine 6- 1951 Mack LS-85 - 750/250.


Salem, MA ex Ladder 1- 1951 Pirsch 85' TDA.


Salem, MA ex Ladder 2- 1960 Mack B/1946 American LaFrance 85' TDA.


Somerville, MA ex Engine 7- 1973 Maxim 1250/500.


Somerville, MA ex Engine 7 hose wagon- 1973 Diamond Reo/Worcester 300/500.

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.


South Peninsula Fire Protection department patch. The agency is located in Keflavick, Iceland.


Cary, NC Station 8 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Station Eastport, ME challenge coin.


Challenge coins for former Naval Air Station Brunswick, ME.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


NO PHOTOS THIS WEEK

CLOSING SHOT


South Deerfield, MA 1935 Maxim.

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