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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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

CURRENT

U.S Army Staff Sergeant Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan - Sergeant Jose Duenez, Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois - Sergeant Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California - and Private First Class Dante D. Taitano, 21, of Dededo, Guam, all from 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, were killed in a training accident on March 25th near Pabrade, Lithuania.

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, the challenge coin I had made up for the Stoneham Fire Department. If interested in purchasing one, drop me an email or message me on Facebook.

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 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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Bellingham, MA Ladder 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 2000/500/107' RMA (#42579).


Marlborough, MA Engine 2- 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/750.


Southbury, CT Truck 1- 2025 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 2000/300/100' MM Tower.


Tyngsborough, MA Engine 1- 2025 Spartan/Fouts Brothers 1000/1000.


West Brookfield, MA Engine 5- 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000.

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.


Smithfield, RI 3/23/25- 2nd alarm house fire with brush at 3 Evens Road.


Durham, ME 4/3/25- 2 alarm house fire. The next photo is also from this fire.



Revere, MA 4/5/25- 2 alarm fire at 50 Highland Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Rochester, NY 4/5/25- second alarm house fire on Glendale Park. The next photo is also from this fire.



Hudson, NH 4/6/25- 3rd alarm building fire at 27 Cross Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Orange, MA 4/6/25- 2nd alarm house fire on Rogers Ave. The next photo is also from this fire.



Shirley, MA 4/8/25- 2+ alarm fire, 28 Mulpus Road.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Smithfield, RI.


Hudson, NH.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Gloucester, MA ex Ladder 1- 1966 Mack C/1985 LTI 106' TDA.


Lynn, MA ex Aerial Tower 2- 1971 Mack CF/Baker 75' Aerialscope.


Lynn, MA ex Engine 9- 1983 American LaFrance 1500/500.


Lynn, MA ex Ladder 3- 1964 Mack C/Maxim 100' TDA.


Lynnfield, MA ex Engine 3- 1960 FWD/Farrar 1000/500.


Quincy, MA Ladder 2- 2019 KME Severe Service 101' TDA (#GSO-11001).


Walpole, MA Engine 3- 2014 KME Severe Service 1500/500/30F.


Wareham, MA Engine 3- 2024 Spartan/Alexis 1250/2000 (#2585).

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.


Winchendon, MA Fire Department.


Chicago, IL Squad 1 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Angela McShan WPC-1135 commanding officer challenge coin.


USS Enterprise CVN-65 decommissioning challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


The US Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, USCGC John Witherspoon WPC-1158, in Kodiak, AK on April 3rd.

CLOSING SHOT


Hull, MA Ladder 1, Engine 2, Engine 1.

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