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 George I. Simpson, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Priave Evangelos Singlelakis, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Joseph W.R. Sivingny, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Irving W. Skaff, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Edmund N. Slater, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Radioman 3rd Class Joseph Malysicwski, NAVY, from Clinton, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class John J. Mancuso, NAVY, from North Adams, MA killed in action during World War II

Radioman 3rd Class Joseph Mangafreda, NAVY, from Salem, MA killed in action during World War II

Private James F. Mangin, USMC, from Lenox, MA killed in action during World War II

Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Donald R. Mann, NAVY, from Auburn, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Lance CorporalRonald Mitchell Randall, USMC, CAP 2-3-2, CACO 2-3, 2ND CAG, COMBINED ACTION, III MAF from Seymour, CT killed in action on May 21, 1968

Sergeant Gerald Henry Forgue, ARMY, D CO, 6TH BN, 31ST INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV from Shelton, CT killed in action on October 30, 1968

Private First Class Carl Edward Packard, Jr, USMC, L CO, 3RD BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Shelton, CT killed in action on ay 12, 1969

Specialist Four John Leonard Schmecker, ARMY, B CO, 2ND BN, 8TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from Shelton, CT killed in action on MDecember 22, 1966

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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, a few photos of old Stoneham apparatus courtesy of Kevin Boyle.

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, MA ex Engine 5- 1956 Seagrave 750/200.


Stoneham, MA ex Auxiliary Engine 6- 1932 Buffalo 750 GPM.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


North Providence, RI Engine 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F.


Norfolk/Wrentham, MA Tower 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100' MM Tower.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Windham, CT 1/18/26- 3rd alarm fire at 255 Pleasant Street - One occupant was transported with severe burns. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




West Springfield, MA 1/20/26- building fire at building fire at 149 New Bridge Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Francestown, NH 1/25/26- 3rd alarm building fire on Main Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Derry, NH 1/27/26- house fire at 91 Tsienneto Road. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Tolland, CT 1/27/26- 3rd alarm house fire at 54 Bonair Hill Rd with 1 civilian fatality. The next 4 photos are also from this fire.






Lebanon, CT 1/28/26- 2nd alarm building fire at 464 Kick Hill Rd. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


North Providence, RI Captain Algot Abrahamson and Senior FF Giuseppe Ruggieri of Engine 1 at the dedication of their new truck.


On January 22nd, the Springfield Fire Department promoted 3 to the rank of captain and 2 to the rank of Lieutenant. Mayor Sarno was on hand to speak before the ceremony where Commissioner Calvi swore in the members. Promotions as follows: LT Erik Ryan, LT Jason Fitzgerald and LT Brian Courture prmoted to captain. FF Greg Smith and FF Ryan Wilkie promoted to Lieutenant. Congratulations to all on their achievments.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


General Electric, Lynn Mass ex Engine 1- 1965 Mack B 1000/500.


Marshfield, MA Forestry 3- 2024 International CV515/Skeeter 4x4 550/500.


North Bennington, VT Fire Station.


Melrose, MA ex Engine 1- 1946 Maxim 750/100.


Melrose, MA ex Engine 1- 1986 Mack CF/1987 KME 1250/500.


Melrose, MA ex Engine 3- 1958 Maxim 750/250.


Middleton, MA ex Engine 1- 1957 Ward LaFrance 750/500.


A few photos of completed apparatus at the E-One factory. This a new E-One ladder truck heading for Phoenix, AZ.


This is a new E-One ladder heading for Rochester NY.


New E-One rescue-pumper heading for South Burlington, VT.

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.


New Haven, CT Rescue 1 patch.


New Haven, CT Rescue 1 challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Southeastern District challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bonito WPB-87341 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Watertown, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Springfield, MA ex Engine 7- 1979 Maxim S 1250/500/100F.

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