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 5, Raymond J, Rondeau, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Tech 5 Thomas W. Rondina, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Tech 5 Patrick B. Roscillo, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Elmer G. Ross, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class James S. Rourke, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Raymond A. Levesque, NAVY, from Salem, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Noman Levine, USMC, from Dorchester, MA killed in action during World War II

Pharmacist's Mate 2nd Class Donald R. Lewis, NAVY, from Billerica, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 1st Class Herman E. Lewis, NAVY, from Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Machinist's Mate 2nd Class John K. Lewis, NAVY from Worcester, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class William Michael Meglio, Jr, USMC, 2ND PLT, D CO, 1ST BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from New Haven, CT killed in action on December 6, 1965

Private First Class Michael Giovanni Mennone, USMC, G CO, 2ND BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from New Haven, CT killed in action on June 27, 1969

Corporal Christopher John Toppi, USMC, M CO, 3RD BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from South Portland, ME killed in action on January 27, 1968

Private First Class Daniel Paul Tuell, USMC, D CO, 1ST BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from South Portland, ME killed in action on December 5, 1966

Corporal Anibal Felipe Aviles, Jr, USMC, M CO, 3RD BN, 1ST MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from New York, NY killed in action on March 5, 1966

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

This week for my photos, remembering 9-11-01.

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.


Remember this week those lost on 9-11-01. May the rest in eternal peace.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Marshfield, MA Paramedic 1- 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.


Marshfield, MA Paramedic 2- 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.


Needham, MA C-6- 2022 Ford F-550/CET/Bulldog 4x4 200/400.


Wareham, MA Engine 3- 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Alexis 1250/2000.


Weymouth, MA has placed into service this 2011 Ford F-250 4x4/2024 DuraMag 125/250 as Forest 1. The chassis had previously served with Weymouth Police.


Woonsocket, RI Engine 3- 2024 Spartan/Toyne 1500/750.

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.

CURRENT SCENES


Durham, ME 9/5/24- house fire. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Nashua, NH 9/7/24- working fire at 31 Bridge Street.


Auburn, ME 9/8/24- 4 alarm fire in an apartment building under construction. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




fairfield, CT 9/8/24- house fire on Pease Ave.


Lynnfield, MA 9/10/24- 6 alarm fire in a commercial building at 8 Post Office Square. The next photo is also from this fire.



Lowell, MA 6/12/24- 6 alarms, 73 Aiken Street. The next photo is also from this fire.

OLDER SCENES


Orono, ME 1/23/1993- fire in a garden style apartment building. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On August 29th the East Granby (CT) Fire Department made a special visit to wish a very special boy a happy 13th birthday. Members of the department brought Engine 308, Tower 108, and Rescue 808 to the Starr family residence to surprise Brayden for his birthday. Crews turned on the lights, sirens and hit the air horns as they approached the home as Brayden’s face lit up with enjoyment. Family and friends were also on hand for the very special night. Brayden’s father said that he gets really excited when he sees fire trucks, and the response from the firefighters was “so don’t we”. Yesterday was Brayden’s 1st day of school in 8th grade. Huge thank you goes out to Marshall Benware and Andrea Crooker-Benware for arranging the special night for Brayden.




Certified Fire Investigator training at the NH Fire Academy.


On September 10th the South Windsor, CT Fire Department made the trip up to the Connecticut Fire Academy for a live burn. Crews went through a few different scenarios including, fire attack, search and rescue and ventilation. Chief Kevin Cooney was the IC of the drill. The next 2 photos are also from this training.




Simsbury CT Fire Department held its final live burn on September 9th at the Weatogue training building. Crews went through different training evolution’s, fire attack, search and rescue and rehab. Crews from West Simsbury and Weatogue stations also took part. The next photo is also form this training.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


East Bridgewater, MA ex Combination 1- 1959 Dodge/Farrar 750/650.


East Bridgewater MA ex Engine 1- 1956 Maxim 1000/300.


East Bridgwater, MA ex Ladder 1- 1964 FWD/Farrar/Grove 750/300/75' MMA.


Hull, MA Ladder 1- 2021 E-One Cyclone-Metro 100' RMA.


Marshfield, MA ex Engine 1- 1974 Mack MB/Howe 1000/500.


New Hampshire Fire Academy Engine 3- 2017 HME 1871/Ahrens Fox 1500/750.


Quincy, MA Rescue 1- 2020 KME Severe Service heavy rescue.


Woburn, MA ex Engine 3- 1988 Sutphen 1250/500.


Wobourn, MA ex Engine 5- 1986 Maxim 1250/500.


Woburn, MA ex Engine 7- 1969 GMC/Farrar 1000 GPM.


Woburn, MA ex Tower 2- 1987 Sutphen 1250/500/65' MM Tower.

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.


Bloomington, IL Station 6 patch.


Bloomington, IL Station 6 challenge coin.


Coast Guard Investigative Service Alaska patch.


Coast Guard Investigative Service Alaska challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS

RAILROAD PHOTOS

CLOSING SHOT


Parsippany Rescue and Recovery Unit Parsippany, NJ Rescue 69/4- 2022 Freightliner M2-106/Ward.

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