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

Master Sergeant Frank Serrilla, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Alfred D. Serventi, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Howard A. Severson, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Gerard J. Sevingny, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Homer Sewal Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Gordon D. MacDonald, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class John W. MacDonald, USMC, from Allston, MA killed in action during World War II

Yeoman 1st Class Joseph R. MacDonald, NAVY, from Roslindale, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Kenneth G. MacDonald, USMC, from Roxbury, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Leslie W. MacDonald, NAVY, from Newton, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

1st Lieutenant Albert Michael Prevost, USMC, VMGR-152, MAG-15, 1ST MAW, III MAF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on February 1, 1966

Corporal Michael John Scanlon, USMC, 3RD FORCE RECON CO, 3RD RECON BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on January 18, 1967

Specialist Five Robert Francis Stevens, ARMY, HHC, 2ND BN, 60TH INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV from Norwalk, CT kiled in action on June 10, 1967

Major Larry Alan Thorne, ARMY, SD-5891, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV from Norwalk, CT died on October 19, 1966 (Incident Date October 18, 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

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.


Highland Light in Cape Cod taken in June of 1986.


Another photo of Highland Light.


Retired Nantucket Lightship in Portland, ME in October of 1990.


Vintage photo of the former US Coast Guard Cutter Dione.


Former MBTA Orange Line subway car.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Barnstead, NH Tower 1- 2025 Rosenbauer Cobra 1500/500/88’ MM Tower.


Billerica, MA Engine 5- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/530.


Boxford, MA Engine 4- 2025 Spartan ER 1500/2500/20A/30B.


Chichester, NH Mini-Pumper 1- 2006 Ford F-550/Pierce 1000/300 (Ex Coatesville, PA VA Hospital, acquired 2025).


Dedham-Lucerne, ME Rescue 378- 2025 Ford F-750/Ferrara rescue.


East Longmeadow, MA Engine 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750.


Gardner, MA Rescue 1- 2024 Sutphen Monarch heavy rescue.


Ludlow, MA Tower 1- 2025 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/300/100' RM Tower.


Reading, MA Ladder 1- 2024 Seagrave Marauder 100' RMA.


Reading, MA Medic 1- 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

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.


Rensselaer, NY 5/27/25- 2nd alarm building fire at 35 Glen Street with 2 dogs rescued. The next photo is also from this fire.



Victory Mills, NY 5/31/25- fully involved building fire at 42 Gates Avenue. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Revere, MA 6/17/25- 2nd alarm building fire, 661 Washington Ave.


Hyannis, MA 6/20/25- commercial building fire at 24 Plant Road. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Fitchburg, MA firefighters extinguished this garage fire on June 23rd. The next photo is also from this fire.



Hudson, NH 6/24/25- working fire at 20 Hemlock Street.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Connecticut- On June 23rd, the Windsor Locks Fire Department, Hartford Fire Department, family, and friends laid the “The Mule” Francis DeBella to rest. He spent 38 years in the city of Hartford at Engjne 14 and spent over 50 years protecting the town of Windsor Locks. A man known for loving his family, the job, the Yankees and a good hotdog. May he forevery rest in peace.






This photo and the next three are from a training burn in Atkinson, NH held on Saturday June 14th.



Salem, NH Battalion Chief Paul Balentine with his Son's, Matt and Andrew, both of whom are explorers.


Salem, NH Firefighter Pete Beeley and Firefighter Jon Barker.


Photographer Caleb LaPorte.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Attleboro, MA Ladder 2- 2005 American LaFrance Eagle/LTI 100' TDA.


Maine Air National Guard (Bangor) Crash 6- 2006 Oshkosh Striker 1500/1500/210F/500 #DC/450 Halotron.


Maine Air National Guard (Bangor) Rescue 3- 2011 International/KME rescue.


Danvers, MA ex Ladder 1- 1983 Maxim/1969 Pirsch 100' TDA.


Danvers, MA ex Engine 4- 1936 Pirsch 600 GPM.


Dedham, MA ex Engine 1- 1948 Pirsch 750 GPM.


Dedham, MA ex Engine 5- 1971 Hahn 1500/500 (ex Boston).


Hopkins Hill, RI Quint 1- 2019 E-One Cyclone 1500/470/30A/100' RMA.


Morristown, NJ Ladder 1- 2024 Pierce 100' TDA.


Mortlake (Brooklyn, CT) Engine 190- 1986 Mack RM/Darley 1500/700/5000’ LDH.


Peabody, MA ex Engine 2- 1951 Ward LaFrance 750/250.


Rochester, NH Truck 6- 2022 Sutphen Monarch 2000/300/100' MM Tower.


Walpole, MA ex Ladder 2- 1960 Pirsch 85' MMA.

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.


Auburn, NH Fire Department patch.


Bradley International Airport, CT Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Lawrence Lawson WPC-1120 ccommanding officer challenge coin.


Port Authority of NY/NJ Police K-9 Unit challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Reading, MA.

RAILROAD PHOTO

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