NORTHEAST FIRENEWS
WEEKLY SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS


The Spotlight Photos Page is dedicated to Dick Bartlett 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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REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

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

WORLD WAR II

Tech 5 Lucien O. Soucy, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Gilbert Sousa, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private John P. Sousa Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Reynold J. Sousa, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class John Souza, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Commander Edwin P. Martin, NAVY, from New Pittsfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 2nd Class Kenneth A. Martin, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Guuners Mate 2nd Class Leo J. Martin, NAVY, from Watertown, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Richard J. Martin, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Gunners Mate 3rd Class Ronald G. Martin, NAVY, from Belchertown, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Four Kurt Karl Jobst, Jr, ARMY, D CO, 2ND BN, 27TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV, from Stamford, CT killed in action on August 24, 1968

2nd Lieutenant Charles David Kerr, USMC, HMM-163, MAG-36, 1ST MAW, III MAF from Stamford, CT killed in action on December 16, 1967

Staff Sergeant Robert Jesse Kiser, ARMY, D CO, 4TH BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USARVfrom Stamford, CT killed in action on April 3, 1971

Lieutenant Junior Grade William Brewster Nickerson, NAVY, VA-85, CVW-11, USS KITTY HAWK, TF 77, 7TH FLEET from Stamford, CT killed in action on April 22, 1966


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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For this week, a sad farewell to a local lengend. Saugus, MA Lieutenant Damian Drella passed away from occupational cancer. I've known Damian since I worked with him at LifeLine Ambulance back in the 1990's. Services for Damian were held on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Speical thanks to Dave Stewart for the photos.

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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Andover, MA Ambulance 3- 2026 International MV/Horton ambulance.


Barrington, RI Rescue 1- 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Boston Engine 16- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Boston Engine 41- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Boston Engine 53- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Bridgewater, CT- 2026 Ford/Horton ambulance.


Holliston, MA Ambulance 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Custom Trucks and Body Works 4x4 ambulance.


Milford, CT Ladder 2- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/470/100' RMA.


Milford, CT Medic 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Amherst, NH 8/20/26- 2 alarm fire at 141 NH Route 101A. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Medway, MA Engine 1's 1964 Maxim 1000/500 has returned to the department after being fully restored by Sturgis Hauling and Restoration. The pumper was donated back to the town five years ago and will now serve in it's new role as a parade and public relations piece.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Andover, MA ex Tower Ladder 1- 1998 KME/LTI 2000/300/95' MM Tower.


Cape Elizabeth, ME ex Ladder 1- 1993 Seagrave 100' RMA.


Mariaville-Otis, ME Engine 32- 1992 International Central States 1250/1000 (ex Eddington).


Mariaville-Otis, ME Rescue 1- 2001 Freightliner FL70-KME walk-in rescue.


Former Medford Auxiliary, MA Engine 9- 1955 Mack B 750/300.


Middlebury, CT ex Engine 6- 1967 Dodge/Gowans-Knight 500/250.


Mont Vernon, NH Engine 1- 1993 Sutphen Deluge 1500/1000.




New Haven, CT ex Emergency 2- 1978 Ford.


New Haven, CT ex Tactical Unit 1- 1981 Chevy/Ranger.


Williamsburg, MA ex Engine 3- 1950's Mack LS-95 - 1000 GPM.


Worcester, MA has acquired this 2005 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 for use as a spare engine. It previously served in Westborough, Mass as Engine 3.


FDNY ex Ladder 20- 1987 Seagrave 100' TDA.


FDNY Haz-Mat 1- 2022 Ferrara heavy rescue.


FDNY Haz-Mat 1 2nd piece- 2013 Ferrara.


FDNY Squad 288- 2026 Seagrave 1000/500.

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.


Lunenburg, MA Fire Department patch.


Richmond-Carolina, RI Fire Department challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Ventura, CA challenge coin.


Vermont State Police Crash Reconstruction challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


NO PHOTO THIS WEEK

CLOSING SHOT


Rest in Peace Damian.

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