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 4 Edwin I. Seeger, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Franklin D. Seldon, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant John R. Sellers, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Joseph Serocki, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private George R. Serpa, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class Stewart E. MacAlman, NAVY, from Allston, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Paul MacAulay, USMC, from Arlington, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Douglas J. MacDonald, NAVY, from Revere, MA killed in action during World War II

Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class Frederick S. MacDonald, NAVY, from Needham, MA killed in action during World War II

Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class George J. MacDonald Jr, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class James Thomas Hendricks, USMC, H&S CO, 2ND BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on October 6, 1968

Corporal Edward Vincent Palmenta, ARMY, B BTRY, 3RD BN, 82ND ARTILLERY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV from Norwalk, CT killed in action on June 11, 1969

Technical Sergeant Clinton Eugene Tibbetts, USAF, 393RD BOMB SQDN, 4133RD BOMB WING (P), SACF from Yarmouth, ME kiled in action on July 28, 1969

Specialist Four Robert B. Young, ARMY, 2ND SECURITY CO, 10TH TRANS BN, 124TH TRANS CMD, ARMY SPT CMD CAM RANH BAY, 1ST LOG CMD, USARV from York, ME killed in action on April 22, 1971

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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. Will considered trades as well.

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, some vintage Coast Guard related photos taken by/owned by the late Bill Walsh. I had a large album full of old Coast Guard photos given to me (thank you very much) and I will be featuring them each week.

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.


Canadian Coast Guard vessel in Boston on July 12, 1992.


Vintage photo of a US Coast Guard 38' boat.


US Coast Guard Cutter USCGC Chase WHEC-718 in Boston in 1979. The Chase has since been decommissioned.


The US Coast Guard harbor tug USCGC Pendant in July of 1985. The Pendant is still in active service in Boston.


The US Coast Guard buoy tender USCGC White Heath in Boston in August of 1979. The White Heath has since been decommissioned.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Adams, MA Engine 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000.


Bellingham, MA Engine 4- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Berkley, MA Ambulance 2- 2024 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance.


Brookline, MA Engine 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500.


Brookline, MA Engine 4- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500.


Burlington, MA Medic 1- 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance.


Burlington, VT Engine 3- 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/750.


Fall River EMS, MA Medic 14- 2024 Ford F-350/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance.


Fremont, NH Tanker 4- 2024 Kenworth T380/Fouts Brothers 1000/3000.


Hingham, MA Engine 3- 2025 E-One Cyclone 1500/750/30F.


Holbrook, MA Ambulance 3- 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Hollis, NH Ambulance 1- 2025 Ford F-550/AEV ambulance.


Newton, MA Special Operations Unit- 2025 Mack MD/Morgan.


Southwick, MA Ambulance 3- 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Stow, MA Tanker 15- 2024 Kenworth T880/Pierce 1250/3000/30A.


Wareham EMS, MA Ambulance 3- 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


West Newbury, MA Tanker 25- 2025 International HV607 6X4/E-One 1250/3000.

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.


Baltimore, MD 5/5/25- building fire at 4854 Pimlico Rd. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Springfield, MA 6/2/25- building fire at 3 Isabel Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.





Fitchburg, MA 2+ alarm house fire on June 11th. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Mike Boyton of MassFireTrucks.com and Newton, MA Lieutenant Jay Bourgeois.


Springfield, MA Commissioner BJ Calvi and Retired East Hartford, CT Captain Ken Believue.


Hanson, MA FF/EMT Don Colby (RET F-4) with FF/Paramedic Colby Silva (F-38)


Hanson Chief Peter Huska (RET) with Chief Rob O'Brien Jr. Both Chief Huska and Don Colby served 30+ years to the Town of Hanson.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boston ex Ladder 5's 1950 Mack LS/Maxim 65’ MMA at the BFD Fire Academy on Moon Island.


Former Boston Civil Defense apparatus in their quarters at Temple and River Sts in Dorchester.


District, FL Engine 21- 2023 Pierce Saber FR 1500/500. District Fire Department is the former Reed Creek FD, which protects Walt Disney World properties.


Durham, NH ex Engine 3- 1985 Mack R/3D 350/1500 4000' LDH.


Durham, NH ex Engine 4- 1965 Mack B95 1000/750.


Fremont, NH ex Tanker 5- 1975 Mack 7600 gallon.


Granville, MA ex Engine 2- 1957 Ward LaFrance 1000/250.


Lee, NH Engine 1- 2022 Spartan Metrostar/Marion 1500/1000.


Rochester, NH ex Engine 7- 1986 Mack R/3D 1500/3000/100F.


York Beach, ME Engine 1's 2006 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/CAFS recently returned to service after being refurbished.


Yarmouth, MA ex Ladder 1- 1974 Seagrave 100' 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.


FDNY Engine 315/Ladder 125 patch.


FDNY Engine 315/Ladder 125 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor, NH challenge coin.


US Navy dock landing ship USS Carter Hall LSD-50 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council (Mass) Echo 1- 1999 International/Pierce (ex Cambridge Fire).


Medford, MA.

RAILROAD PHOTO

CLOSING SHOT


Wilton, CT's new and old Truck 5.

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