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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CURRENT

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz, NAVY, died after attempting to rescue children from high surf at a Kauai beach. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

WORLD WAR II

Private Philip Signorino, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Edward L. Silva, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Tech 5 Frank E. Silva, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Fred Silva, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Private First Class Frank Maleo, USMC, from Webster, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Theodore S. Malikowski, NAVY, from Chicopee, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Leon R. Malloch, NAVY, from Gloucester, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Junior Grade John J. Malloy, NAVY, from Milton, MA killed in action during World War II

Gunner's Mate 3rd Class John E. Malloney NAVY, from Dorchester, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class William Worthington Meisel, Jr, USMC, F CO, 2ND BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Riverside, CT died on October 10, 1968 (Incident Date September 19, 1968)

Private First Class John Joseph Palmieri, ARMY, A CO, 2ND BN, 1ST INFANTRY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV from Riverside, CT killed in action on February 9, 1968

Captain Jay Webster Stull, USMC, HQ CO, HQ BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Riverside, CT killed in action on February 28, 1968

Private First Class Jeffrey Sanders Tigner, ARMY, B CO, 2ND BN, 14TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV from Riverside, CT killed in action on August 29, 1968

WE REMEMBER

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

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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, more photos from the late Bill Walsh.

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.


Decommissioning day for the Lightship Nantucket in July of 1985.


Decommissioning day for the Lightship Nantucket in July of 1985.


Decommissioning day for the Lightship Nantucket in July of 1985.


Vintage photo of decomissioned MBTA vehicles piled up.


Purple Line locomotive at South Station in Boston in June of 1982.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Amherst, MA Tower 1- 2025 E-One Cyclone 2000/350/100' RM Tower.


Fairlee, VT Engine 6- 2025 International/E-One.


New Bedford, MA EMS has taken delivery of (2) 2025 Ford F-450/Braun 4x4 ambulances for Medic 2 and Medic 4.


Lowell, MA Engine 2- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Avon, CT 11/29/25- 2nd alarm house fire at 6 Francis Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Everett, MA 12/7/25- working fire at 85 Shute Street.


Rochester, NY 12/7/25- 3rd alarm church fire at 26 Forbes Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Norwalk, CT 12/8/25- warehouse fire at 1 Wilton Ave.


Bridgeport, CT 12/9/25- house fire at 296 Broad Street.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On Wednesday December 3rd, it was the 26th anniversary of the Worcester 6 fire that took place at 266 Franklin Street in 1999. Each year family and friends gather on the 3rd to remember the 6 who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lieutenant Thomas Spencer, Lieutenant Timothy Jackson, Lieutenant James Lyons, Firefighter Jeremiah Lucey, Firefighter Paul Brotherton, and Firefighter Joseph McGuirk. Gone but never forgotten.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


On the left Levant Maine’s 1994 International/KME 1250 GPM pumper with a 1000 gallon tank, Glenburn Maine’s (on right) 1994 Freightliner/Metal Fab tanker-pumper 1000 pump 2500 gallon tank. Saturday 6/24/95.


Lynn, MA ex Engine 3- 1960 Seagrave Anniversary 1000 GPM.


Lynn, MA ex Engine 7- 1960 Seagrave 1000/500.


Lynn, MA ex Ladder 2- 1943 American LaFrance Jox 100' MMA.


Lynn, MA ex Ladder 3- 1965 Mack C/Maxim 100' TDA.


New Haven, CT ex Engine 6- 1988 Pierce Arrow 1500/500.


New Haven, CT ex Truck 2- 1989 Seagrave 100' TDA.

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.


Webster, MA Fire Department patch.


Port Authority of NY/NJ ARFF challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Harry Clairborne WLM-561 challege coin.


US Navy destroyer USS Benfold DDG-65 command master chief challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Medford, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Santa Claus came to visit Town of Hanson, MA early this year for the annual Christmas tree lighting and fireworks at Town Hall.

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