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 First Class Nicholas Saxonis, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant John Scacciotti, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Walter E. Scarsciotti, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Albert H. Schneider, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class George H. Scholl, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Junior Grade Robert B. Lowe, NAVY, from Holyoke, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Anthony F. Lucido, USMC, from Dorchester, MA killed in action during World War II

Ensign Herbert Luebbe, NAVY, from Upton, MA killed in action during World War II

Radioman 1st Class Walter Luke, NAVY, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Joseph J. Luna, USMC, from Roxbury, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Captain Peter Gibney Moriarty, USAF, 615TH TAC FTR SQDN, 35TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF from Newington, CT killed in action on March 22, 1971

Petty Officer Third Class Paul Kierstead Moser, NAVY, VRC-50, 7TH FLEET from Newington, CT killed in action on October 2, 1969

Private Leon Lovell Poland, Jr, USMC, B CO, 1ST MP BN, 1ST FORCE SVC RGT, FORCE LOG CMD, III MAF from West Paris, ME kiled in action on March 26, 1967

Sergeant Raymond Elton Leighton, USMC, L CO, 3RD BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Westbrook, ME killed in action on March 21, 1966

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, a photo of Framingham, MA Station 5.

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.


Framingham, MA Station 5.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Franklin, CT Engine-Tank 125- 2010 Spartan/Marion 2000/1000 (ex Colchester, acquired 2024).


Glover, VT recently placed into service this 1998 Freightliner/Becker rescue as Rescue 1. It had previously served in Andover, CT.


Massport - Logan Airport Marine 32- 2025 Shark 38 NXT Defiant 44' fireboat.


Stowe, VT Ladder 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/500/107' RMA (#38665).

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.


Leominster, MA 4/2/1954- General Alarm fire that destroyed multiple buildings. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




House fire in Brockton, MA that took place in January of 1968 on Greenbriar Road. The next 4 photos are also from this fire.






Orono, ME 2/27/2003- 3rd alarm house fire.


North Greenbush, NY 3/7/25- 2nd alarm house fire. 2 firefighter fell through the floor, were fortunately were not seriously injured. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Somers, CT 3/7/25- 4 alarm building fire at 164 Hampden. The fire was in a commercial plant growing facility with limited access to the property. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Westport, CT 3/7/25- fire in an attached garage on Tarone Drive.


Billerican, MA 3/8/25- 5+ alarm fire at 1800 Iron Horse Park, former B&M Railroad shop. The next photo is also from this fire.



Medford, MA 3/10/25- Working Fire at 582 Fulton Street.


Suffield, CT 3/12/25- structure fire at 913 Thompsonville Road just after 9pm. 1st arriving units reported heavy showing from a 2.5 wood framed home. Mutual aid from Enfield with Tower 12 and Windsor locks on with an engine responded right to the scene. East Granby covered Suffield. Crews would bring the fire under control in about 45 mins, crews would have extensive on overhaul. The fire is under investigation. No reported injuries. 1 pet passed away in the blaze. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On friday March 7th, After 33 years of service to the Town of East Longmeadow, Fire Chief Paul Morrissette (right) will retire. Chief Morrissette's accomplishments in his time here will be felt long after he leaves. Good luck Chief, and congratulations! With paul retiring the town promoted deputy chief Chris Beecher as a his replacement. Congratulations to Chris on his promotion.


Chief Beecher and Longmeadow MA Chief John Ringley


East Longmeadow FF/Paramedic Josh Rutola and Retired East Hartford CT Capt Kenny Beliveau.


On Friday March 7th Bloomfield, CT held their awards ceremony in Simsbury at the Riverview. Members received recognition for years of service, chiefs award, training award, members award, officers award and the lady auxiliary was also recognized for their hard work and dedication, years of service for each member. Congrats to all! Bloomfield Center Fire Department


Hartford County Fire School spent a cold, windy, and snowy at times day outside with FF 1 and FF 2 on Saturday March 8th. FF 1 was Hose, Ropes and knots, forcible entry and search and rescue. FF2 was review of ladders and Aerial and the SCBA confidence Maze. FF2 was overseen by Jason Gilbert and FF1 was overseen by Tim Lennon. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Enfield, CT Tower 12 crew at the fire in Suffield.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Belgium-Cold Springs, NY Engine 11- 2024 Spartan MetroStar 1500/1000 (#222124-01).


Taunton, NY Ladder 5- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/107' RMA (#38474).


Tully, NY Engine 1- 1956 Ford F-800/Seagrave 600/500 (ex- Mattydale, NY).


West Hartford, CT Engine 2- 2014 KME 1500/500/30B.


Winchester, MA ex Engine 1- 1993 E-One Sentry 1250/750.


Winchester, MA ex Engine 2- 1935 Ahrens Fox 500 GPM.


Winchester, MA ex Engine 2- 1968 Mack CF 1000/500.


Winchester, MA ex Engine 4- 1962 Mack B 1000/300.


Winchester, MA ex Ladder 1- 1994 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.

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.


Concord, NH Engine 7 patch.


Kern County, CA Meadows Field ARFF challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Charles David WPC-1107 challenge coin.


New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


MBTA Police, MA.

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