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.

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

Tech 4 Edwin I. Seeger, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

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

Private Joseph Serocki, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private George R. Serpa, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class Stewart E. MacAlman, NAVY, from Allston, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Paul MacAulay, USMC, from Arlington, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Douglas J. MacDonald, NAVY, from Revere, MA killed in action during World War II

Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class Frederick S. MacDonald, NAVY, from Needham, MA killed in action during World War II

Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class George J. MacDonald Jr, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class James Thomas Hendricks, USMC, H&S CO, 2ND BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on October 6, 1968

Corporal Edward Vincent Palmenta, ARMY, B BTRY, 3RD BN, 82ND ARTILLERY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV from Norwalk, CT killed in action on June 11, 1969

Technical Sergeant Clinton Eugene Tibbetts, USAF, 393RD BOMB SQDN, 4133RD BOMB WING (P), SACF from Yarmouth, ME kiled in action on July 28, 1969

Specialist Four Robert B. Young, ARMY, 2ND SECURITY CO, 10TH TRANS BN, 124TH TRANS CMD, ARMY SPT CMD CAM RANH BAY, 1ST LOG CMD, USARV from York, ME killed in action on April 22, 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, 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.


Vintage photo of US Life Saving Service Nantasket Surf Boat with Joshua James, whom is credited with saving over 500 lives.


Rockport, MA Coast Guard Tower taken on June 2, 1957.


US Coast Guard 32' boat in Boston in July of 1985.


US Coast Guard Cutter Campbell WMEC-909 taken in New Bedford, MA in 1988 prior to formal commissioning.


US Coast Guard Cutter Chase WHEC-718 in Boston on August 9, 1986. Photo taken prior to cutter's FRAM modernization. USCGC Chase has since been decommissioned.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Belmont, MA Engine 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/510/20F.


Dudley, MA Engine 3- 2024 Sutphen Monarch 2000/550/30B.



Salisbury, VT Rescue 1- 2007 Spartan/Crimson 1500/650/40F (Ex North Greece, NY).


2025 Spartan MetroStar S-180 1500/1000/20F being delivered to the Union Fire District in South Kingstown, RI.


Vergennes, VT Tower 1- 2003 Pierce Dash 1500/500/100’ RM Tower, acquired 2025.

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.


Kinderhook, NY 5/6/25- commercial building fire at 2532 County Route 9H. Two good samaritans were able to rescue a dog from the fire. The next photo is also from this scene.



Boylston, MA 5/23/25- working house fire on Nicholas Ave. The next photo is also from this fire.



3 alarm building fire in Fitchburg, MA on May 26th.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Fitchburg, MA.


This photo and the next 6 are from a recent MCI and tech rescue drill in Devens, MA.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Hull, MA Headquarters Station.


Nashua, NH ex Engine 2- 1997 Pierce Saber 1500/750.


New Bedford, MA Ladder 1- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 100' TDA.


Newton, MA Engine 2 on the Marathon Route continuing to inspire runners to continue with the “BOSTON STRONG” banner over the doors.


Norfolk, MA Engine 2- 2024 Rosenbauer Commander MP3 1500/1000/30A.


Rowley, MA ex Engine 1- 1979 Ford/Moody 1000/500.


Somerset, MA Engine 6- 2003 E-One Typhoon 1250/750.


West Springfield, MA ex Ladder 1- 1952 Mack LS/Maxim 85' MMA.


Wolfeboro, NH 1948 Buffalo 750 GPM.


Wolfeboro, NH ex Ladder 1- 1931 Buffalo city service.


Worcester, MA Airport ex Crash 1- 1976 Oshkosh 1000/1500/180F.

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.


Hartford, CT Tac 1 patch.


Hartford, CT Tac 1 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Forward WMEC-911 Commanding Officer and Chief Petty Officer's Mess challenge coins.


NYPD Transit Bureau Bus Unit challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


ex Metropolitan Police in Mass.

CLOSING SHOT


US Air Force Thunderbirds performing at the 2025 Jones Beach airshow on Long Island.

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