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.


Brill Trolley that ran a line in Malden at the trolley museum in December of 1980.


Former US Coast Guard boat in June of 1985 that was privately owned in Gloucester, Mass.


Lightship Nantucket in July of 1992.


Lightship Nantucket in March of 1988.


Lightship Nantucket in March of 1988.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Brewster, MA Ambulance 1- 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Kingston, NH Ambulance 2- 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance.


Manchester, NH Airport EZ4- 2025 Oshkosh Striker 2000/3100/44 0F.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Fairfield, CT 2/7/26- house fire at 373 Greenfield Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Manchester, CT 2/8/26- 2nd alarm fire in a 10 bay garage at 59 Oak Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Windham, CT 2/9/26- 2nd alarm building fire at 85 Bridge Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Lisbon, ME 2/10/26- 3rd alarm building fire. The next photo is also from this fire.



Durham, ME vehicle fire that took pace on February 12th.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Fairfield, CT.




On February 5th Hartford County Regional Fire School firefighter 1 spring class had SCBA and PPE night. Trainees learned about 10 point inspection, 45 seconds drill, and the importance of cleaning and inspecting your gear and mask. The class also learned how to properly use SCBA and activate the pass alarm if a firefighter was to ever get help or trapped. For some of these young firefighters it’s the 1st time ever wearing an SCBA. HCRFS instructor Ken Boudreau.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Branford, CT ex Engine 1- 1994 Sutpehn 1500/750.


Chelsea, MA ex Engine 2- 1966 Pirsch 1250/500.


Chelsea, MA ex Engine 7- 1937 Maxim 750 GPM.


Chelsea, MA ex Foam 1- 1977 Pirsch 1000/500/100F.


East Farmington, CT ex Engine 10- 1960 Mack.


Hamden, CT ex Engine 2- 1973 Maxim 1000/00/50' tsqt.


Hamden, CT ex Engine 9- 1973 Maxim 1000/750.


Old Saybrook, CT ex Engine 352- 1984 Pierce Arrow 1500/1000.


Revere, MA ex Engine 2- 1942 American LaFrance 750 GPM.

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 Fire Alarm patch.


Pittsburgh, PA EMS challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Shackle WYTL-65609 challenge coin.


New York City Police ESU Squad 10 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


MBTA Police.

CLOSING SHOT


Laconia, NH ex Engine 2- 1978 Mack R 1500/1000 (1989 Ranger refurb).

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