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

WORLD WAR II

Tech 4 Edwin I. Seeger, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Franklin D. Seldon, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

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

Private George R. Serpa, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class Stewart E. MacAlman, NAVY, from Allston, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Paul MacAulay, USMC, from Arlington, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Douglas J. MacDonald, NAVY, from Revere, MA killed in action during World War II

Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class Frederick S. MacDonald, NAVY, from Needham, MA killed in action during World War II

Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class George J. MacDonald Jr, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class James Thomas Hendricks, USMC, H&S CO, 2ND BN, 7TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on October 6, 1968

Corporal Edward Vincent Palmenta, ARMY, B BTRY, 3RD BN, 82ND ARTILLERY, 196TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV from Norwalk, CT killed in action on June 11, 1969

Technical Sergeant Clinton Eugene Tibbetts, USAF, 393RD BOMB SQDN, 4133RD BOMB WING (P), SACF from Yarmouth, ME kiled in action on July 28, 1969

Specialist Four Robert B. Young, ARMY, 2ND SECURITY CO, 10TH TRANS BN, 124TH TRANS CMD, ARMY SPT CMD CAM RANH BAY, 1ST LOG CMD, USARV from York, ME killed in action on April 22, 1971

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, some vintage Coast Guard related photos taken by/owned by the late Bill Walsh. I had a large album full of old Coast Guard photos given to me (thank you very much) and I will be featuring them each week.

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.


Canadian Coast Guard vessel Pierre Radisson taken on April 22, 1990.


U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston taken in 1981 with high endurance cutters Hamilton (715) and Chase (718). Both have since been decommissioned.


Cuttyhunk Island Coast Guard Station taken on August 2, 1988.


Privately owned former Coast Guard 95' patrol boat in Gloucester, MA on August 6, 1986.


Another photo of the former CG patrol boat.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Bristol, NH Ambulance 3- 2025 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance.


Chester, VT Tanker 1- 2025 International/E-One 1500/3000.


Dudley, MA Engine 3- 2024 Sutphen Monarch 2000/550/30B.


Glover, VT Engine 3- 2000 International/E-One 1250/1000 (ex Bolton, acquired 2025).


Glover, VT ex Tanker 1- 1999 International 250/1800 (ex Waterbury VT, acquired 2025).


New Bedford EMS, MA Medic 4- 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance.


South Portland, ME Ambulance 41- 2024 Ford E-450/Braun ambulance.


Wales, MA Engine 3- 2024 Spartan/4 Guys 1750/1000/10F.

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.


Albany, NY 4/26/25- Firefighters rescued 2 dogs while battling a fire that spread to 3 buildings on Colonie Street.


Loudon, NH 5/10/25- 3rd alarm farmhouse and barn fire. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Hartford, CT 5/15/25- large pile of metal shavings on fire in a building at 239 West Service Road. An additional ladder company and DEEP were called to the scene. The next photo is also from this fire.




East Granby, CT 5/17/25- Hartford Tac 1, Engine 15 and District 1 responded mutual aid to East Granby, CT to assist with a water rescue. Two people fell out of their kayak's into the Farmington River by Tunxis Ave with one making it to shore and the other stranded on a former bridge piling. It took about 3 hours to get the person to shore. After Tac 1 members got him in their boat the boat twisted and dumped everyone into the water. Tac 1 never let go of the person and were able to get him to shore. Along with Hartford CT-USAR, Enfield and other mutual aid towns assisted East Granby in having a successful rescue even with two heavy bouts of rain and it getting dark. The next 4 photos are also from this incident.





On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at approximately 1:30 pm, Bridgeport, CT Ladder 5 (utilizing Spare Ladder 26) was responding to an inside odor of gas when they were involved in a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of North Ave and Lindley St. Ladder 5 immediately reported their accident to dispatch and requested an extrication assignment to the scene. Engine 1, Ladder 10, Rescue 5, Safety Officer 1, Battalion 1, and Battalion 2 filled out the assignment, with Car 3, Admin-1, and Maintenance 2 also responding. Rescue 5 utilized their tools to extricate the driver of the car, who was transported to the hospital for evaluation of minor injuries. No members of BFD were injured in this accident. The next photo is also from this accident.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Hartford, CT.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Bellingham, MA Engine 3- 2024 Pierce Saber FR 1500/750.


Brockton, MA Ladder 2, Ladder 4, Squad A.


Chester, VT.


Duxbury, MA Engine 2- 2016 Pierce Dash CF 1500/750/20F.


Duxbury, MA Ladder 1- 2003 Pierce Dash 105' RMA.


Hanson, MA Engine 2- 2020 E-One Typhoon e-Max 1500/780.


Matthews, NC ex Engine 1- uplex D-350/Grumman Firecat 1500/1000.


Nashua, NH ex Engine 6- 1993 Pierce Arrow 1250/750/50F.


New Ipswich, NH Rescue 1- 2007 Spartan /Crimson/2024 Bulldog Refurb 1500/1250 (ex Groton, MA).


Plymouth, MA ex Engine 4- 1961 Seagrave 1000/500.


Plymouth, MA ex Engine 5- 1977 Duplex/Farrar/Warner 1000/600.


Plymouth, MA ex Ladder 1- 1971 Maxim F 1000/200/100' MMA.


2011 Ferrara Ember 1750/1000 (ex Darlington County, SC, acquired 2023)


Stafford Fire Dept No 1, CT Engine Tank 145- 1992 Peterbuilt 1500/1000.


Tewksbury, MA ex Engine 2- 1972 American LaFrance Century 1250/500.


Tewksbury, MA ex Engine 4- 1965 American LaFrance Century.

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.


Worcester, MA Engine 4/Ladder 7 patch.


East Providence, RI Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Jacob Poroo WPC-1125 challenge coin.


US Navy C-2 Squadron VRC-40 Rawhides challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Pepperell, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Wales, MA Engine 1- 1946 Dodge/Zabek 500/300.

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