NORTHEAST FIRENEWS
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS


The Spotlight Photos Page is dedicated to Dick Bartlett 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

Private William H. Smith, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Private William J. Sobolewski, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

1st Lieutenant Henry J. Solari, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Harold W. Marney, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Nelson A. Marsden, NAVY, from Adams, MA killed in action during World War II

Shipfitter 3rd Class Howard N. Marshall, NAVY, from Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Robert F. Marshall, NAVY, from North Andover, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Renald T. Martel, USMC, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

1st Lieutenant Robert Keefe Dwyer, USMC, B CO, 227TH ASLT HELO BN, 11TH AVN GROUP, from Stamford, CT killed in action on July 15, 1967 (Incident Date July 11, 1967)

Specialist Four Duncan Hartwell Fleming, ARMY, SVC BTRY, 2ND BN, 94TH ARTILLERY, 108TH ARTY GROUP, XXIV CORPS, USARV from Stamford, CT killed in action on June 3, 1967

Lance Corporal Ronald Lynn France, USMC, B CO, 1ST BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Stamford, CT killed in action on March 12, 1969

Major Kent Ellsworth Gandy, ARMY, 254TH MED DET (HA), 498TH MED CO (AA), 43RD MED GROUP, 44TH MED BDE, USARV from Stamford, CT killed in action on August 13, 1966

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

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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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Quincy, MA Engine 5- 2026 KME Severe Service 1500/750.


Salem, MA Engine 4- 2026 Pierce Saber 1500/500.


Southborough, MA Engine 21- 2025 International HV/KME 1500/2000.


Stow, MA Rescue 1- 2026 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance.


Townsend, MA Engine 1- 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/750.


Townsend, MA Engine 3- 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/750.


Wallingford, VT recently placed into service this 2009 E-One Cyclone II 1500/1000 as Engine 5. It previously served in Talleyville, DE.


Woonsocket, RI Rescue 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


NO PHOTOS THIS WEEK

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Hanson, MA Retired Lieutenant Paul Proudman, Retired Chief Peter Huska, and Retired Firefighter/EMT Don Colby attend the Firefighter Memorial Sunday event at Hanson Fire HQ.


On Monday June 15th Suffield and East Granby, CT Firefighters drilled together at 3132 Mountain Road practicing drafting and water flow from Tower 108 and Suffield Engine 3's deck gun.




Tuesday June 16th, the Chicopee, MA Fire Department held a promotional ceremony for Chief Matt Cross. Matt has been a member of the department since 1996 and replaced recently retired Chief Dan Stamborski.


Chief Cross with retired Amherst, MA Chief Tim Nelson.



The Beth Israel Deconess Medical Center Fellowship in Disaster Medicine in Worcester held their annual disaster drill at Polar Park. Participants included Beth Israel Deconess Medical Center, Polar Park, Worcester Fire Department, Worcester Police Department, Worcester EMS, Med-Star Ambulance, Central Mass EMS Corportation, Fiske's Emergency Medical Training, and Mass Department of Fire Services.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Andover, MA Ladder 2- 2005 Pierce Dash 105' RMA.


The Boston Sparks recently placed into service this 2008 Ford E-450/AEV converted ambulance as A-9. The unit previously served in Rockland, Mass.


Buffalo, NY Airport ex Engine 7- 1952 Mack 750/750/30F.


Marlboro, VT Engine 1- 1995 Sutphen 1250/750 (ex Winooski).


Massport ex Engine 5- 1971 Maxim 1250/220/100 PKP.


Reading, MA ex Engine 2- 1957 American LaFrance 1000 GPM.


South Royalston, VT Engine 1- 1986 Ford/Dingee/V-Tec 1500/1000.


Sullivan, IL ex Engine 1- 1957 International/Howe 750/750.


Vineland, NJ ex Engine 1- 1951 Brockway/Great Eastern.

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.


FDNY Engine 95/Ladder 36 patch.


FDNY Engine 95/Ladder 36 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound challenge coin.


US Navy Commander of Carrier Air Wing 7 challenge coin

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


NO PHOTO THIS WEEK

CLOSING SHOT


South Portland, ME Antique Engine 4's 1924 Ahrens Fox 1000 GPM.

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