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

Private Harry Slater, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant William D. Slater, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Roman W. Slawecki, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Robert A. Sloper, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Private First Class James F. Mansfield, USMC, from Plymouth, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Richard D. Mansfield, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Robert C. Mansur, NAVY, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

Ensign Charles Mantell, NAVY, from Whtinsville, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 2nd Class Geoffrey L. Marconi, NAVY, from Mattapan, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class David Lawrence Sheehy Randall, ARMY, C CO, 1ST BN, 5TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV from Shelton, CT killed in action on January 8, 1967

Lance Corporal James Gordon Smith, USMC, SUBUNIT 1, 1ST ANGLICO, FMFPAC from Shelton, CT killed in action on June 2, 1968

Private First Class William Aram Markarian, USMC, CAP HOTEL-7, CACO HOTEL, 3RD CAG, COMBINED ACTION, III MAF from Simsbury, CT killed in action on January 7, 1968

Sergeant Arthur Albert Smith, ARMY, A CO, 5TH SF GROUP, USARV from Simsbury, CT killed in action on January 28, 1971

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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, photos from the late Bill Walsh

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.


Photos this week of the Lightship Nantucket.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Laconia, NH Ladder 5- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' RMA.


Massport - Logan Airport Engine 3- 2026 Oshkosh Striker 8X8 1250/4500/630F/550DC.


Massport - Logan Airport Engine 4- 2026 Oshkosh Striker 8X8 1250/4500/630F/550DC/65' snozzle.


Oxford Center, CT Rescue 44- 2025 Pierce Arrow XT walk-around heavy rescue.


Westborough, MA Engine 3- 2025 Sutphen Monarch 1500/970/30F.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Chelsea, MA 5/22/1974- Box 5-262, fire at the American Barrel Company at Carter and Beach Streets. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Enosburgh, VT 1/26/26- 206 Sampsonville Road, fully involved house with attached garage. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Ellington, CT 2/13/26- 2nd alarm structure fire at 85 Meadow Brook Rd. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Springfield, MA 2/16/26- 74 Andrew Street for a working fire in a 2.5 large balloon frame home. Fire quickly spread into the walls and then throughout the large home. Firefighters would knock down the fire and bring it under control in just over an hour. The fire was held to a single alarm. No Reported injuries and the Springfield Arson and bomb unit determined the cause of the fire as an electrical malfunction. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Marlborough, CT 2/16/26- 2 alarm fire at 85 Park Road. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


NO PHOTOS THIS WEEK

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boston ex Engine 43- 1976 Ward LaFrance 1500/500.


Fall River, MA ex Engine 4- 1951 Mack LS 750/100.


Hamden, CT ex Truck 2- 1970 Maxkm 100' MMA.


Highgate, VT Engine 1- 2020 International/E-One.


Lowell, MA ex Engine 2- 1973 Maxim 1000/500.


New Haven, CT ex Deluge- 1953 Seagrave Anniversary 750/300.


New Haven, CT ex Engine 9- 1970 Maxim S 1000/300.


New Haven, CT ex Engine 10A- 1956 Seagrave Anniversary 750/300.


Old Saybrook, CT ex Engine 361- 1979 Mack R/1980 Pierce 1000/1000.


Waltham, MA ex Ladder 2- 1982 Maxim 100' TDA.

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.



Boeing Avition - Philadelphia, PA Fire Department challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Operation Gridiron challenge coin.


Portsmouth NH Naval Shipyard challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Frederick Mann (WPC 1160), during a ceremony held in Kodiak, AK on February 13th.
The Mann is the Coast Guard’s 60th FRC and the third to be homeported at Coast Guard Base Kodiak. The crew of the Mann will primarily serve in and around the Aleutian Islands, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, and North Pacific Ocean. The cutter is designed for missions such as search and rescue; fishery patrols; drug and migrant interdiction; national defense; and ports, waterways, and coastal security. The cutter's namesake, Chief Warrant Officer Frederick Mann was born in Atlee, Virginia, Oct. 14, 1918, and enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1939.
During World War II, Mann’s ship, the USS George F. Elliott, participated in the initial landings of Guadalcanal on Aug. 7, 1942. The following day, Japanese bombers attacked the landing fleet and a bomber aircraft crashed into his ship, spilling fuel across the decks and setting the ship on fire.
Mann carried a fire hose into the burning ammunition compartment and pumped water into the space. Despite a lack of oxygen, suffocating smoke, and super-heated bulkheads, Mann re-entered the compartment to ensure the hose was dousing the fire and filling the compartment properly. His immediate actions prevented the space from detonating and causing more casualties aboard the Elliot.
As a direct result, the vessel continued to burn overnight without the ammunition detonating, and everyone was able to safely evacuate the vessel. For his heroic actions, Mann was awarded the Gold Life Saving Metal, and also received the Silver Star medal and the Presidential Unit Citation. 
Afterward, Mann returned stateside and served a total of 31 years at a variety of units including captain-of-the-port (COPT) stations and lifeboat stations on the Great Lakes, East Coast, and Gulf Coast. He also served aboard the cutters Bibb and General Greene, buoy tenders Myrtle, Oak, White Pine, and finally Narcissus, which he commanded.
Mann met his wife, the former Winnie Knox, who served as a SPAR at COTP Miami at the same time as he did. Fred and Winnie retired to Bayview, Texas, near his last duty station at Port Isabel. They were married for 54 years.
Coast Guard veteran and war hero Chief Warrant Officer Frederick Dean Mann passed away at the age of 98 on Jan. 9, 2017. - Information and Photos courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs.


Commissioning crew of the USCGC Frederick Mann.

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