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

CURRENT

Lt. Serena Wileman and Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay Evans of the US Navy died October 15th when their EA-18 Growler jet crashed in Washington State. The officers were part of Electronics Attack Squadron 130 "Zappers" and were conducting a routine training flight when their jet crashed east of Mount Rainier.

WORLD WAR II

2nd Lieutenant Francis W. Rutner, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Frank W. Ryan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

1st Lieutenant Joseph E. Ryan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant William W. Ryan, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal George Lilja, USMC, from Natick, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Sergeant Ralph Lilja, USMC, from Natick, MA killed in action during World War II

Chief Commissary Steward Charles N. Lincoln, NAVY, from Greenfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal James M. Lincoln, USMC, from Easthampton, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 1st Class Victor E. Lindfors, NAVY, from Randolph, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Five Anthony Aloysius Price, ARMY, HHB, 2ND BN, 94TH ARTILLERY, 108TH ARTY GROUP, XXIV CORPS, USARV from New Haven, CT died on June 14, 1971 (Incident Date May 27, 1971)

Corporal John Harold Raber, USMC, A CO, 3RD ENG BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from New Haven, CT killed in action on July 1, 1966

Private First Class John Roger Goderre, USMC, C CO, 1ST BN, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Union, ME kiled in action on May 21, 1966

Colonel J B L. Levesque, USAF, HQ SQDN, 14TH SPECIAL OPS WING, 7TH AF from Van Buren, ME killed in action on March 26, 1969

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

This week for my photos, a few retired apparatus photos from Stoneham, courtesy of Kevin Boyle.

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, MA ex Ladder 1- 1944 Seagrave 65' MMA.


Stoneham, MA ex Ladder 1- 1969 Pirsch 85' MMA with 250 GPM pump and 200 gallon water tank.


Stoneham, MA ex Ladder 1- 1995 E-One Hurricane 1250/450/100' RMA.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Dunbarton, NH recently placed into service this 2008 Pierce Velocity 1500/750/25F as Engine 1. It previously served in Eggertsville, NY.


Becket, MA Engine 7- 2024 Spartan/4 Guys 2000/1800/20F.


Manville, RI Engine 1- 2023 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F.


South Hadley, MA District 1 Medic 5- 2024 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


In late October 2024, firefighters in Salem along with mutual aid have been battling extended incident brush fires. Much of the north shore area has seen smoke drifting from the 150+ acre brush fire.


Nashua, NH 10/31/24- house fire at 52 Gillis Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



East Windsor, CT 11/3/24- 2nd alarm building fire at 36 Pine Street. One occupant transported to the hospital and one cat rescued. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




East Hartford, CT 11/5/24- working house fire at 125 Pratt Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




East Hartford, CT 11/6/27- working house fire at 138 Beacon Hill Rd. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


From the brush fires in Salem, MA.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Charleston, SC Engine 102.


Goffstown, NH Engine 2- 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000.


Hanson, MA ex Engine 1- 1966 Maxim 1000/500.


Hanson, MA ex Engine 2- 1971 Ford/Farrar 750/500.


Hanson, MA ex Engine 2- 1987 Maxim 1000/750.


Hanson, MA ex Ladder 1- 1956 Maxim 75' MMA.


Hanson, MA ex Squad 4- 1959 Ford/Farrar 500/600.


Kittery, ME ex Tanker 6- 1987 Chevy Kodiak/3D 750/2500.


Manchester, NH ex Engine 4- 1951 Mack LS 750/200.


Manchester, NH ex Engine 6- 1953 Mack LS 750/200.


Manchester, NH ex Engine 9- 1958 Mack B 750/500.


Newburyport MA Engine 2 occupied their new firehouse at 153 Storey Ave. The new station replaced the 50-year old firehouse at the same location in the West End of the city.


Wilbraham, MA ex Engine 4- 1966 International/Maxim 1000/650.

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.


Baltimore City, MD Fire Dept Fireboat patch (old style).


Baltimore City, MD Fire Dept Fireboat patch (new style).


Baltimore City, MD Fire Dept Fireboat challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Florence Finch WPC-1157 patch.


U.S. Naval Service dry cargo ship Amelia Earhart T-AKE-6 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Medford, MA.

RAILROAD PHOTOS


NO RAILROAD PHOTOS THIS WEEK

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