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

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

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

Staff Sergeant Albert N. Spadafore, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant Ernest H. Spear, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant Jean S. Spector, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Radioman 2nd Class William L. Martin, NAVY, from Holyoke, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Raymond P. Martineau, USMC, from Lowell, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Anthony P. Martinello, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Nicholas J. Masciarelli, NAVY, from Marlborough, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Rufolph F. Masek, USMC, from Turners Falls, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Four James Joseph Pastore, Jr, ARMY, DS CO, 7TH PSYOPS BN, 4TH PSYOPS GROUP, USARV, from Stamford, CT killed in action on April 9, 1970

Sergeant John Peter Pellegrino, ARMY, B CO, 2ND BN, 28TH INFANTRY, 1ST INF DIV, USARV from Stamford, CT killed in action on October 13, 1968

Lance Corporal Charles Edward Richards, USMC, B CO, 1ST BN, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Stamford, CT killed in action on February 4, 1968

Captain Richard Rich, NAVY, VF-96, CVW-9, USS ENTERPRISE, TF 77, 7TH FLEET from Stamford, CT died on November 11, 1976 (Incident Date May 19, 1967)


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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE 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.


The U.S. Coast Guard commissions its newest Fast Response Cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163), during a ceremony in New York City, Sept. 12, 2026. The cutter is named in honor of Jeffrey Palazzo, a New York City firefighter and Coast Guard reservist who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Boxborough, MA Ambulance 1- 2026 Ford F-550/Osage 4X4 ambulance.


Boxborough MA Tender 65- 2025 Kenworth T480/Dependable 1250/3000.


Charlton, MA Ambulance 3- 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance (delivered September 2026).


Cromwell, CT Ambulance 4B- 2026 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance.


East Providence, RI Tower-Ladder 3- 1999 American LaFrance Eagle 95' MM Tower (ex Clark, NJ - acquired 2026).


Fall River, MA Engine 9- 2026 Spartan/Smeal 1500/750/75F.


Gorham, NH Engine 1- 2026 Freightliner/2006 Pierce Contender 1250/1000 (ex Engine 3 body, remounted 2026).


Leverett, MA Engine 2- 2026 Kenworth T480/Fouts 1500/3000.


Nantucket, MA Engine 5- 2026 Spartan MetroStar/Smeal 1500/1000.


Newport, RI Engine 2- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/780.


Newport, RI Rescue 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance.


Newport, RI Special Operations- 1988 Ford F-800/E-One walk-around with air cascade system (ex Anthony, RI - acquired 2026).


Revere, MA Engine 2- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/570/30A.


Revere, MA Engine 4- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/570/30A.


Upton MA Med 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Marlborough, NH 8/23/26- 2 alarm fire in a barn with an apartment above. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Southhampton, MA 9/12/26- fully involved building fire at 77 Pequot Road.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Hanson, MA Firefighter/Paramedic Rob Heffernan coordinates the Drone Unit (Car-4) for Public Safety regional responses around Plymouth County.


Candid from the fire in Southampton, MA on September 12th.


Candid from a fire scene in Rensselaer, NY.


On September 15th, firefighters from Bloomfield Center Fire Department (CT) traveled to the Connecticut Fire Academy and drilled at the campus at the B building. Crews would go through fire attack and search during the exercise. The incident Commander for the drill was Mike Arnold Jr.



Joining many departments across the country, Springfield Mass held a ceremony on September 11th commemorating the 25th anniversary of the attacks on America.



On September 12th, Hartford County Fire School FF 1 and FF2 programs spent the day training on a variety of evolutions including hose rolls, ropes and knots, SCBA, forcible entry, search and bailout techniques. FF1 was led by IC Mike Brown and FF 2 was led by IC Jason Gilbert.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Bristol, CT Antique Engine 1- 1966 American LaFrance 900 - 1000/500/110F.


Cambridge, MA ex Engine 4- 1948 Pirsch 1000 GPM.


Former Cambridge, MA Auxiliary Engine 11- 1950's GMC/American LaFrance 750 GPM.


Dighton, MA ex Engine 3- 1988 Maxim 1500/750.


Lynn, MA ex Squad 1- 1994 GMC Topkick/E-One walk-in rescue.


Marblehead, MA ex Engine 1- 1989 Mack CF/KME 1250/500.


Newbury, MA ex Tanker 2- 1975 Diamond Reo 600/5600.


Orono, Maine fire station taken April 24, 1986. From L to R: 247's 1985 Ford utility truck, 243's 1971 Ward LaFrance 1000/800, 245's 1984 E-One 110' RMA, 242's 1964/65 Dodge/Thibault 750/1200, and 241's 1983 Ford/Pierce 1000/1000.


Quincy, MA ex Tower 1- 1978 Sutphen 1250/--/100' MM Tower.


Quincy, MA ex Rescue 1- 1973 Ford C/Providence walk in rescue.


Salem, MA ex Engine 5- 1992 Spartan/3D 1250/500.


Tolland, CT ex Engine-Tank 40- 1967 Ford F-850/Farrar 750/850.

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.



Ontario, NY Fire Company challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Station Crisfield, MD challenge coin.


September 11th 25th anniversary challenge coin.

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