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.

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

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

WORLD WAR II

Private Harry Slater, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant William D. Slater, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Roman W. Slawecki, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Corporal Ansel R. Smart, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class James F. Mansfield, USMC, from Plymouth, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Richard D. Mansfield, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Robert C. Mansur, NAVY, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

Ensign Charles Mantell, NAVY, from Whtinsville, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 2nd Class Geoffrey L. Marconi, NAVY, from Mattapan, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class David Lawrence Sheehy Randall, ARMY, C CO, 1ST BN, 5TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV from Shelton, CT killed in action on January 8, 1967

Lance Corporal James Gordon Smith, USMC, SUBUNIT 1, 1ST ANGLICO, FMFPAC from Shelton, CT killed in action on June 2, 1968

Private First Class William Aram Markarian, USMC, CAP HOTEL-7, CACO HOTEL, 3RD CAG, COMBINED ACTION, III MAF from Simsbury, CT killed in action on January 7, 1968

Sergeant Arthur Albert Smith, ARMY, A CO, 5TH SF GROUP, USARV from Simsbury, CT killed in action on January 28, 1971

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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, 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.


Vintage photo of the Lightship Shambles.


MBTA North Station tower taken at the Kennebunk Trolley Museum in 1978.


MBTA Queen Trolley at the Kenneunk Trolley Museum in 1980.


Vintage photo of a US Life Saving surf boat with Joshua James.


2 of the different Nantucket Lightships moored together.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Colrain, MA Engine 1- 2025 HME Ahrens-Fox 1500/1000.


Stamford, VT Engine 2- 2025 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/1000.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Springfield, MA 1/31/26- 3 alarm fire at 109 Oakland Street.


Nashua, NH 2/2/26- 4 alarms for a gas explosion and fire at 440 Amherst Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Fairfield, CT 2/3/26- house fire at 170 Figlar Ave. The next photo is also from this fire.



Manchester, CT 2/3/26- working house fire at 200 Briarwood Drive. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Durham, ME 2/4/26- fully involved house fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Hanson, MA Fire Chief Rob O'Brien & Firefighter/Paramedic Peter O'Brien L-2713 (not related) share a laugh recently as both oldest sons are now Call Firefighters for different Departments.


Candid from the fire in Nashua, NH on February 2nd.


From the fire in Fairfield, CT.


Springfield, MA.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Everett, MA Hancock Street Station.


Everett, MA ex Engine 2- 1969 American LaFrance 1000/500.


Everett, MA ex Ladder 3- 1973 American LaFrance 100' RMA.


Plymouth, MA Forest Fire 173- 1998 International 4800/EJ Murphy 250/600.


Medford, MA ex Engine 1- 1961 Mack B 1000/500.


Medford, MA ex Engine 4- 1971 Mack CF 1000/500.


Medford, MA ex Ladder 1- 1971 Mack CF 75' Aerialscope.


Greenwich, CT Squad 8- 2014 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/750/45A.

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.


FDNY Engine 238/Ladder 106 patch.


FDNY Engine 238/Ladder 106 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Chena WLR-75400 challenge coin.


US Navy New England Chief Petty Officer's Mess challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


West Greenwich, RI.

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