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

Staff Sergeant John B. Scopa Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Edward P. Scoppia, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Paul K. Seaman, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Edwin C. Sears, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant Harry A. Sears, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Robert E. Lynch, NAVY, from Allston, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Thomas L. Lynch, NAVY, from Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Thomas P. Lynch Jr, USMC, from West Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Alfred G. Lyons, NAVY, from New Bedford, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Commander Richard W. MacAdams, NAVY, from Winchester, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Petty Officer Second Class Mario Charles Crugnola, Jr, NAVY, VF-74, CVW-17, USS FORRESTAL, TF 77, 7TH FLEET from Newington, CT killed in action on July 29, 1967

Private First Class James Fabrizio, ARMY, B CO, 4TH BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USAR from Norwalk, CT killed in action on July 10, 1967

Corporal Robert Richard Roy, USMC, G CO, 2ND BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Winslow, ME kiled in action on February 4, 1966

Private First Class Douglas Emerson Googins, Jr, USMC, A CO, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Yarmouth, ME killed in action on January 14, 1968

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, the challenge coin I had made up for the Stoneham Fire Department. If interested in purchasing one, drop me an email or message me on Facebook.

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.


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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Alton, NH Ambulance 1- 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Braun ambulance.


Derry, NH Engine 4- 2024 Pierce Saber 1500/2500 (#39934).


Northern Rhode Island Regional Air Supply Unit- 2025 Spartan/Marion (kept at Lime Rock Station 8 in Lincoln).

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.


Abington, MA March 1984- train station fire on Railroad Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Hartford, CT 5/2/25- 2 alarm fire at 37-39 and 41-43 Pliny Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Windham, MA 5/5/25- 2nd alarm fire at 2 Field Road.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


NO PHOTOS THIS WEEK

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Charlotte, NC Engine 26- 2025 Smeal 2000/500/30F.


Charlotte, NC Tower 26- 2023 Smeal 100' MM Tower.


Halifax, MA Engine 1- 2007 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F (#132948) (2019 Bulldog Refurb).


Halifax, MA Fire Headquarters.


Matthews, NC Engine 3- 2007 Seagrave 1500/750.


Medford Auxiliary, MA ex Engine 9- 1933 McCann 750 GPM.


Medford, MA Station 6 with 1945 Mack Engine 7 and 1945 Mack Ladder 3.


Nashua, NH ex Engine 4- 1974 Mack CF 1000/500.


Newburyport, MA ex Engine 8- 1941 American LaFrance 500 - 750 GPM.


Peabody, MA ex Ladder 1- 1967 Seagrave 100' TDA.


Keasby, NJ ex Tower Ladder 424- 1972 Mack CF/Baker 75' (ex-FDNY 2013 KME refurb).


West Cape May, NJ ex Ladder 574- 1951 Mack L85/Maxim 75' MMA.


White Horse, NJ ex Engine 6-4- 1953 Ward LaFrance 59T 500/300.

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.


Worcester, MA Engine 7 patch.


Barnes Air National Guard Base, MA Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC-716) Chief Petty Officer's Mess challenge coin (cutter now decommissioned).


US Navy submarine USS Albany (SSN-753) Chief Petty Officer's Mess challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


U.S. Coast Guard base Boston.

CLOSING SHOT


Ocean Grove, NJ ex Ladder 601- 1964 Pirsch 100' TDA.

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