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.

WE REMEMBER

".....to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom" - President Abraham Lincoln

WORLD WAR II

Private First Class Joseph J. Sheehan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Leo F. Sheehan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Paul R. Sheehan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Staff Sergeant Donald J. Sheridan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Joseph M. Madden, USMC, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Edward C. Magnan, USMC, from Worcester, MA killed in action during World War II

Motor Machinists Mate 1st Class Joseph F. Magner, NAVY, from Lynn, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Philip F. Maguire, USMC, from Salem, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Robert P. Maguire, USMC, from Gloucester MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Raymond Walter Vaughan, Jr, ARMY, B CO, 577TH ENG BN, 35TH ENG GROUP, 18TH ENG BDE, USARV ENG CMD, USARV from Oakville, CT killed in action on September 2, 1969

Lance Corporal William Francis Labrecque, Jr, USMC, L CO, 3RD BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Pawcatuck, CT killed in action on July 16, 1966

Lance Corporal Herman William O Wright, Jr, USMC, I CO, 3RD BN, 3RD MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Pawcatuck, CT kiled in action on November 18, 1968

Private First Class Norman Roger Surprenant, ARMY, H&S CO, 2ND BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Plainfield, CT killed in action on February 25, 1969

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, Saugus Tower 1 and Engine 2.

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.


Saugus, MA Tower 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 100' MM Tower.


Saugus, MA Engine 2- 2003 Pierce Enforcer 1250/1000.


Stoneham, MA Headquarters.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Charlemont, MA Engine 71- 2025 Freightliner M2-106/Spencer 1500/1000.


Hardwick, MA Engine 1- 2024 Spartan/Ferrara 1500/1000.


Northfield, MA Rescue 1- 2009 International/Pierce Contender Walk-Around (ex Massena, NY - Acquired 2025).


Rye, NH Squad 4- 2025 Ford F-600/E-One 1250/450.


Warren, MA Tanker 1- 2025 Kenworth T-480/Dependable 1500/3000/30F.


Watertown, MA Engine 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/500/30F.


Watertown, MA Medic 1- 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS




 
  


 

  House fire in Bedford, NH on September 30th.  The next photo is also from this fire.   



 
  


 

     



 
  


 

  Hartford, CT 10/2/25- 2nd alarm fire at 57-59 Madison Ave.  The next photo is also from this fire.    



 
  


 

     



 
  


 

  Durham, ME Fire Department, along with Life flight of Maine, responded to this single vehicle crash with extrication on the morning of October 3rd. One patient was transported to Central Maine Medical Center with severe injuries.   



 
  


 

  Springfield, MA 10/7/25- working structure fire at 50-52 Sycamore Street.  The next photo is also from this fire.   



 
  


 

     








 


 






EVENTS AND CANDIDS
















 
  


 

  From the fire in Bedford, NH on September 30th.   



 
  


 

  From the fire in Hartford, CT on October 2nd.   



 
  


 

  From the fire in Hartford, CT on October 2nd.     



 
  


 

  Springfield, MA union president Brian Ward.   



 
  


 

  From the Amoskeag show in Concord, NH.   















  
APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE
















 
  


 

  Boston ex Aerial Tower 1- 1970 Sutphen 75' MM Tower.   



 
  


 

  Burlington, MA ex Engine 1- 1978 Hendrickson/Continental 1000/300.   



 
  


 

  Chesterfield, NH Ladder 1- 2008 Ferrara Ignitor XD 1500/450/30F/77’ RMA (Ex West Shore Fire CT, acquired 2024).     



 
  


 

  Burlington, MA ex Tower 1- 1990 Pierce Arrow 95' RM Tower.   



 
  


 

  Deering, NH Engine 3- 2020 E-One Typhoon 1500/2000.   



 
  


 

  Devens, MA new Fire Headquarters- 270 Barnum Road.    




 
  


 

  Essex, MA ex Ladder 1- 1979 GMC/1980 Continental/1955 Seagrave 65' MMA.   



 
  


 

  FDNY ex Ladder 3- 1995 Seagrave 100' RMA.   



 
  


 

  Hopkinton, MA ex Engine 3- 1953 Dimaond T/Seagrave 750/750.  



 
  


 

  Milford, CT Quint 5- 2015 Smeal Sirius 1500/400/20F/75' RM.   



 
  


 

  TF Green Airport, Warwick RI, Rescue 304- 2021 Rosenbauer Panther 2100/1598/210F/450H/500PK.    



 
  


 

  Air tanker used to help fight a vegitation fire in Williston, VT recently.     



 
  


 

     










 


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 94/Ladder 48/Battalion 3 patch.  



 
  


 

  FDNY Engine 94/Ladder 48/Battalion 3 challenge coin.    



 
  


 

  US Coast Guard Aids To Navigation Team Georgetown, SC challenge coin.   



 
  


 

  NYPD Central Park Precinct challenge coin.  














POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS






 
  


 

  Tufts University.   















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