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 Thomas J. Quinn, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Staff Sergeant William F. Quirke Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Captain Norton B. Rae, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Francis B. Lane, USMC, from Pittsfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal James J. Lane, USMC, from West Roxbury, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Walter E. Lang Jr, NAVY, from Milton, MA killed in action during World War II

Private John M. Langdon, USMC, from Roxbury, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal William F. Langdon, USMC from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Seaman Apprentice Richard Carl Tessman, NAVY, USS NEWPORT NEWS (CA-148), TF 77, 7TH FLEET from New Britain, CT killed in action on October 1, 1972

Corporal Paul Thorik, Jr, USMC, 1ST PLT, A CO, 5TH ANTITANK BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from New Britain, CT killed in action on April 30, 1968

Sergeant James Rodney Sowers, ARMY, A CO, 1ST BN, 46TH INFANTRY, AMERICAL DIV, USARV from Presque Isle, ME killed in action on May 12, 1969

Corporal Stuart Alan Woodman, ARMY, C BTRY, 2ND BN, 19TH ARTILLERY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from Presque Isle, ME killed in action on May 31, 1970 Nelson Andino Private First Class B CO, 4TH BN, 21ST INFANTRY, 11TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV Army of the United States New York, New York November 07, 1950 to August 13, 1969 (Incident Date August 06, 1969)

Private First Class Nelson Andino, ARMY, B CO, 4TH BN, 21ST INFANTRY, 11TH INFANTRY BDE, AMERICAL DIV, USARV from New York, NY killed in action on August 13, 1969 (Incident Date August 06, 1969)

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

This week for my photos, a photo of Stoneham's newest firefighter, Jefferson Elien, sworn in this 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.


Stoneham Fire Department swore in Jefferson Elien as our newest firefighter. Welcome aboard!

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


East Granby, CT has taken delivery of this 1998 Simon-Duplex/LTI 75' Twr for Tower 108. It had been purchased earlier this year and was refurbished by Gowans-Knight.


Another photo of East Granby Tower 108 on delivery day.


Hartford, VT Ambulance 22- 2022 Ford F450/Braun ambulance.


Missiquoi Valley, VT Rescue has placed into service this 2013 Ford F-350/Braun ambulance as Rescue 3. It previously served with the Enosburgh Ambulance.


Nantucket, MA Ambulance 3- 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


West Warwick, RI Rescue 1- 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.

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


Chelsea, MA 9/14/23- 3 alarm structure fire.


Burlington, MA 9/15/23- working house fire on Irene Road.


Hartford, CT 9/16/23- structure fire at 4 George Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Londonderry, NH 9/16/23- kitchen fire at 99 Rockingham Road.


Manchester, CT 9/16/23- car fire on Interstate 384 East between exit 4 and 5. The next photo is also from this fire.



Ellington, CT 9/17/23- 3 alarm garage fire at 24 Florence Ave. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

OLDER SCENES


Milford, MA house fire on March 2, 2002. The next five photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Quincy, MA Fire and Police Honor Guard.


A photo from the muster in Rhode Island that took place in August.


Bangor Maine's 1977 Pierce Snorkel and Orono Maine's 1984 110' E-One ladder giving public demonstrations during the Maine State Federation of Firefighters convention Sunday 9/28/86. The next time they would work together would be at the Masonic Building fire in down town Bangor on January 15 / 16, 2004. Orono's ladder is now in service with the Dexter Maine Fire Department. The next photo is also from this demonstration.



Recently the Hartford County Regional Fire School fall class began with over 30 firefighters in attendence. Early on, they were introduced to the SCBA and performed any drills including: 10 point inspection, 45 second drill, firefighter challenge, maze, emergency procedures, low profile and trapped and disoriented scenarios. Recruits quickly learned how important each station was and how their skills can save their own life as well as the lives of their fellow firefighters. The next 4 photos are also from this training.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Barnstable County, MA ex Breaker 3- 1961 Maxim 200/800.


Braintree, MA Engine 1- 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F.


Bucksport, ME's antique 1911 Howe horse drawn engine.


Cambridge, MA Engine 5- 2019 Pierce Enforcer 1250/500.


Cambridge, MA Squad 3- 2012 Ford F-550/Pierce non-transporting ALS unit.


Clinton, NJ Truck 25- 1989 Pierce/1970 Maxim 100' TDA.


Cranston, RI Station 4.


Dudley, MA ex Engine 1- 1985 Mack MS/Renault/Dept 1000/775.


Hopkinton, MA ex Tanker 1- 1983 Mack/Farrar 500/2500.


Massachusetts Forestry ex Breaker 5- 1964 FWD/Farrar 250/1000.


Merrimac, MA Rescue 33- 2020 Ford F-550/E-One 1250/300/20A 4X4.


Millis, MA ex Engine 3- 1973 International/Maxim 750/500.


Northampton, MA Engine 3- 2017 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000/30F.


Rockport, MA ex Engine 2- 1948 Mack 45 - 500/125.


Sturbridge, MA ex Engine 3- 1963 International R185/Farrar 500/1000.


Uxbridge, MA Engine 5- 2022 Rosenbauer Avenger 1500/820/20A/20B.


Uxbridge, MA Tanker 1- 2009 Kenworth/Rosenbauer 500/3000.


Weston, MA Engine 3- 2022 E-One Typhoon E-Max 1500/750/30B.


Weston, MA Ladder 1- 2008 E-One Cyclone II 100' RMA.


Partenkirchen Volunteer Fire Department, Germany.


Bayern Red Cross Ambulance, Germany.


Doctor Emergency Response Vehicle from the Bayern Red Cross, Germnay.


Garmisch Volunteer Fire Department, Germany.

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.


North Canton, GA Engine 9 patch.


U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Anthony Petit WLM-558. USCGC Anthony Petit is a 175' buoy tender.


North Canton, GA Engine 9 challenge coin.


FDNY Ladder 133 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS

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