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

GULF WARS

WORLD WAR II

Sergeant Frank Pilys, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Wallace F. Pinkham, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Ralph A. Piteri, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Tech 5 James R. Pitts, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Watertender 2nd Class Leon Korzi, NAVY, from Hatfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Private John R. Koski Jr, USMC, from Quincy, MA killed in action during World War II

Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Anthony Kostechko, NAVY, from Forge Village, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Charles G. Kowalski, NAVY, from North Brookfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Ordnamceman 1st Class John E. Kozak, NAVY from Wrentham, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Four John Robert Schultz, ARMY, A CO, 1ST BN, 14TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV from Naugatuck, CT killed in action on November 13, 1966

Private First Class Pedro O. Cancel, ARMY, HHC, 519TH MI BN, 525TH MI GROUP, USARV from New Britain, CT killed in action on January 7, 1967

Private First Class John Norman Huntley, ARMY, 57TH AHC, 52ND AVN BN, 17TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE, USARV from Portland, ME killed in action on September 27, 1969

Specialist Five Lawrence Lano, ARMY, 57TH MED DET, 68TH MED GROUP, 44TH MED BDE, USARV from Portland, ME killed in action on October 29, 1967

Private First Class Franklin Alston, Jr, ARMY, B CO, 2ND BN, 18TH INFANTRY, 1ST INF DIV, USARV from New York, NY killed in action on June 26, 1966


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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

This week I have a photo of a new pumper for the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, NJ. The photo was provided by David McAlice of Pierce MFG. Thank you David for the photo.

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.


New Pierce pumper heading for the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, NJ.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Lake Mishnock, RI Tanker 1- 1996 Pierce Dash 2000/2500 (ex Pleasant Township VFD, Lancaster, OH).


Storm Fire Co #2, Derby CT FD-10- 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance.


Thomaston, CT Engine 2- 2022 Spartan/Ferrara.


Thomaston, CT Engine 4- 2022 Dodge Ram 5500.


Warwick, RI Battalion 1- 2022 Ford F-150 4x4 - Battalion Chief.

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.

CURRENT SCENES


Framingham, MA 3/5/23- 2 alarms, 303 Grant Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Springfield, MA 3/9/23- Firefighter’s battled this 2nd Alarm fire at 69-71 Princeton Street. 1st arriving crews reported heavy fire showing from a large 2.5 wood framed home on the A side. Crews entered the building for an initial primary search but we driven back by heavy fire and smoke. Mutual aid from Chicopee and West Springfield were called for station coverage. 2 people were displaced as a result of the fire and 1 member of the SFD was treated for minor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Springfield Arson and Bomb Squad. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Windosr, CT 3/9/23- Working structure fire at 97 Pierson Lane. The next photo is also from this fire.



Lawrence, MA 3/10/23- 2 alarm structure fire at 659 Andover Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Rochester, NY 3/13/23- 5 alarm warehouse fire on Otis Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Boston 3/14/23- Working house fire, 27 Brier Road.

OLDER SCENES


March 12, 1972 in Wakefield Mass, Box 36 was received on Sunday morning at 6:12 am for 419-421 Main Street at the corner of Richardson Avenue for the Diskay Department Store. Chief Maloney struck 4 Alarms, which was the first official 4th Alarm struck in Wakefield. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Lawrence, MA.


Duxbury, MA Fire Chief Rob Reardon presented a Helmet Chief shield (Courtesy of Local legend Bob Stella) to Mr. Bill Wadsworth at a recent 90th Birthday party which was attended by many retired Fire Chiefs. The next photo is also from this event.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Belmont, NH ex Engine 2- 1969 International Fleetstar/Farrar 750/800.


Cenral Coventry, RI Station 4.


Dracut, MA's 2009 E-One Cyclone 1250/750/30A has returned after being refurbished by Greenwood Emergency Vehicles. The former Engine 1 has been reassigned as Engine 5. It will run frontline until the new Engine 1 is delivered where it will then become a reserve engine.


Greenville, NH ex Tanker 773- 1952 GMC/Dept.


Hartford, CT ex Engine 8- 1987 Sutphen 1500/500.


Hartford, CT ex Tower 1- 1980 Sutphen 92' MM Tower.


Hudson, NH Engine 4- 2018 Seagrave Marauder 1500/750.


Melrose, MA ex Engine 3- 1946 Maxim 750/100.


Northampton, MA Engine 2- 2021 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/30F.


Peabody, MA ex Engine 5- 1989 Mack MC/Pierce 1250/500 .


Peabody, MA ex Ladder 2- 1971 Mack CF 75' Aerialscope.


Portsmouth, RI Tower Ladder 1- 2002 E-One Cyclone II 2000/300/95' tower.


Reading, MA Little Lulu- 1883 Button horse drawn steamer.


Another photo of Little LuLu.


St. Geroges de Clarenceville Noyan, Canada Fire Department tanker.


Sutton, VT's new fire station located at 691 Burke Road.


Wakefield, MA ex Combination 1/Engine 1- 1906 American LaFrance horse drawn w/ (2) 35 gallon chemical tanks.


Wakefield, MA ex Engine 3's 1938 Seagrave 750/100 as it appeared in a Seagrave ad in the late 1930's.


Wolfeboro, NH ex Ladder 1- 1930's Buffalo city service.

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.


Gloucester, MA Fire Department patch.


U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bollard WYTL-65614 patch. The USCGC Bollard is a 65' cutter based out of New Haven, CT.


USS Massachusetts SSN-798 challenge coin. USS Massachusetts is a new submarine (not yet commissioned) and the first ship to carry the name Massachusetts since the battleship BB-59.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Malden, Mass.

RAILROAD PHOTOS

CLOSING SHOT


Reading, MA ex Engine 5- 1938 Chevy 500 GPM.

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