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

Sergeant Donald L. Schubert, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

FLO Wayne Schumann, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Tech Sergeant Nicholas J. Sciarappa, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Nuinzione Sciulla, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private David P. Sconuras, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 1st Class John L. Lutley, NAVY, from Everett, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Stephen H. Lydon, NAVY, from Roxbury, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Richard P. Lyle, NAVY, from Melrose, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Garrett Lynch, NAVY, from Beverly, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Joseph P. Lynch, NAVY, from Dorchester, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Corporal Elias Benson Pealer, Jr, USMC, M CO, 3RD BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Newington, CT killed in action on May 8, 1970

Captain Joseph Orville Brown, USAF, DET 3, 505TH TAC AIR CTRL GROUP, 7TH AF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on April 19, 1966

Staff Sergeant Robert John Nadeau, ARMY, I TRP, 3RD SQDN, 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY, USARVF from Westbrook, ME kiled in action on November 25, 1969

Colonel Donald Myrick Russell, USAF, 333RD TAC FTR SQDN, 355TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF from Westbrook, ME killed in action on December 5, 1967

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, a photo of the Coast Guard Cutter Alder.

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.


U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Alder WLB-216.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Milford, MA Rescue 1- 2024 Ford F-350 4x4 Light Rescue/Rapid Response.


North Scituate, RI Rescue 1- 2024 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance.


Long Hill (Trumbull), CT Squad 209- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/650.

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.


Northborough, MA 3/15/25- 2 alarm fire at 1 Jenkins Drive. The next 6 photos are also from this fire.








Boston 3/16/25- 8 alarm fire on Gerard Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





East Granby, CT 3/17/25- chimney fire at 48 Wynding Hills Road. The next photo is also from this fire.



Springfield, MA 3/17/25- Just before 9:30 p.m. on St. Patrick's Day Springfield Fire began receiving calls for a structure fire at 746 Carew St. Companies arrived to find heavy fire venting from the second floor Delta side of an occupied wood frame three decker. Crews made fast work of the fire, knocking it down within 15 minutes. 20 animals were removed from the building. Sadly, several animals died in spite of fire fighter and EMTs' best efforts.


Hartford, CT 3/18/225- working structure fire at 46 Sharon Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Hollis, NH March 2024.


On Monday March 17th, East Granby CT Fire Department held its weekly drill. The drill was held at Marks Auto Salvage Yard and involved training with the extrication tools. Crews would work with the spreaders, cutters, saw, glass cutter, ram and other tools on 4 different vehicles. The next 2 photos are also from this training.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Billingsport, NJ- 1949 Ward LaFrance 500/250.


Boston ex Civil Defense Lighting Plant 1- 1954 Federal/General.


District Fire Dept, FL Engine 10- 2023 Sutphen Monarch 1500/750 (Disney World) Formerly Reedy Creek FD.


Haverhill, MA horse drawn steamer.


Former Middlesex County, MA Conservation 939 Ford brush truck.


Olyphant, PA Engine 4- 1985 Mack CF/LTI 1250/500.


Orange County, FL Tower 54- 2024 E-One Cyclone 1500/300/95' RM Tower (Sea World).


Spencer, MA Tanker 1- 2005 International 7400/4-Guys 1000/2000 (#F-2385).


Tweed - New Haven Airport, CT Fox 1- 2007 Rosenbauer Panther 1500 - 1850/1500/210F/500PK.


Westborough, MA Engine 2- 2024 Sutphen Monarch 1500/970/30F (#HS-7202).


Worcester, MA Engine 13- 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/30B (#145855).

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 Squad 288 patch.


FDNY Squad 288 challene coins.


U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Commander challenge coin.


US Navy destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer DDG-108 challenge coins.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Wakefield, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


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