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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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

CURRENT

US Air Force identifies 8 people killed in B-52 crash that took place on June 15th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

WORLD WAR II

Private William H. Smith, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class William H. Smith, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

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

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

Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Harold W. Marney, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Nelson A. Marsden, NAVY, from Adams, MA killed in action during World War II

Shipfitter 3rd Class Howard N. Marshall, NAVY, from Boston, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Robert F. Marshall, NAVY, from North Andover, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Renald T. Martel, USMC, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

1st Lieutenant Robert Keefe Dwyer, USMC, B CO, 227TH ASLT HELO BN, 11TH AVN GROUP, from Stamford, CT killed in action on July 15, 1967 (Incident Date July 11, 1967)

Specialist Four Duncan Hartwell Fleming, ARMY, SVC BTRY, 2ND BN, 94TH ARTILLERY, 108TH ARTY GROUP, XXIV CORPS, USARV from Stamford, CT killed in action on June 3, 1967

Lance Corporal Ronald Lynn France, USMC, B CO, 1ST BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Stamford, CT killed in action on March 12, 1969

Major Kent Ellsworth Gandy, ARMY, 254TH MED DET (HA), 498TH MED CO (AA), 43RD MED GROUP, 44TH MED BDE, USARV from Stamford, CT killed in action on August 13, 1966

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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

The number of the counting shall be zero. Not one. Not two. Three is right out.

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


Acushnet, MA Rescue 1- 2026 Dodge Ram 5500/Medix ambulance.


Gilford, NH Engine 4- 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/30F.


Laconia, NH Ambulance 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.


Pascoag, RI Rescue 4- 2025 Ford F-550/Medix ambulance.


Portsmouth, RI Rescue 1- 2025 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance.


Union Fire District, RI Brush 20- 2025 Ford F-550/CET/Highway Products 4x4 300/300/10 CAFS.


Southbury, CT Rescue 1- 2026 Spartan/4-Guys walk-around rescue.


Watertown, CT Truck 2- 2026 Spartan/Smeal 110' RMA.


Webster, MA EMS recently placed into service two (2) 2025 Ford F-550 4x4/Medix MSV-II 170 ambulances as Paramedic 1 and Paramedic 3.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Manchester, CT 6/17/26- 3rd alarm building fire at 75 Hilliard Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.




Springfield, MA 6/19/26- 5 alarm building fire at 26-28 Wilcox Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


From the 1990s- Mechanic Falls, ME Deputy Chief John Hawley and Firefighter Peter MacDonald in front of the 1975 Ward LaFrance pumper.


Springfield, MA Acting District Chief Sanabria.


East Longmeadow, MA Firefighter Bryan Drury.


On June 22nd, the Fairfield Regional Fire School held an Engine Crew Clinic featuring advancing hose lines, fire attack and use of thermal imagers.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boylston, MA Engine 2- 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F.


Central Mass Sparks/Rehab 78 - Rescue 781- 2001 International 4900 / Rescue 1 walk-in rescue (ex Charlton).


Muddy Brook, CT Tanker 175- 2024 Freightliner 114SD/Spartan ER 1500/3500.


Putnam, CT Rescue 4- 2018 Ferrara Ignitor walk-around rescue.


Woodstock, CT Tanker 176- 2024 Kenworth T-880 6x4/Fouts Bros. 1500/4000.


Douglas, MA 1935 Ford/Buffalo 500 GPM antique.


Amesbury, MA ex Engine 3- 1937 Mack 600/80.


Amesbury, MA ex Engine 3- 1965 Mack B 1000/500.


Belmont, NH Tanker 1- 2025 Kenworth T480/Fouts Brothers 1500/3000.


Boston ex Civil Defense Engine CD10- 1954 Federal/General 750 GPM.


Dartmouth, MA District 1 ex Ladder 6- 1924 American LaFrance 75' TDA.


Medford, MA ex Engine 5- 1952 Maxim 500/200.


Orange, MA ex Engine 1- 1939 Ahrens-Fox 750/90.


Orange, MA ex Ladder 1- 1926 Ahrens-Fox city service.


Richmond-Carolina, RI Brush 614- 2024 Ford F-450/CET 4x4 265/300.


Somerville, MA ex Ladder 3- 1948 American LaFrance 75' MMA.


Worcester Airport ex 1955 Maxim/Walter (2) 600 GPM pumps/1000 water/90F/800 lbs CO2.

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.


New Bedford, MA Station 6 patch.


Dauphin Island, AL Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Station Rockland, ME challenge coin.


New York City Police Major Case Bureau challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


NO PHOTO THIS WEEK

CLOSING SHOT


Keene, NH.

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