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


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.


Kind of hard to believe that it's been 25 years since the 9/11 attacks. The loss of life on that day was devastating and I always take a moment on the annivesary to remember those lost. And I also take a moment to remember those that risked their lives to perform the most incredible heroic acts. First responders and civilians working together to help their fellow citizens. Out of every tragedy comes great acts of humanity where people set aside differences to help those in distress.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Brooks, ME has acquired this 1995 Spartan/Smeal 1500/1000 for Engine 1. It previously served with the Northfield Fire Company in Litchfield, CT.


Chester, CT Engine 1- 2025 Spartan/Marion 2000/1000.


Cranston, RI Engine 6- 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000.


East Greenwich, RI Engine 2- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F.


Georgetown, CT Ladder 31- 2026 Spartan/Smeal 1500/500/75' RMA.


Lee, NH Engine 2- 2026 KME Predator Panther 1500/1000.


Marion, MA Breaker 127- 2025 International/Bulldog 4x4 300/750.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Boston July 1, 1955- fire at the Red Coach Grille on Stanhope Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Manchester, CT 9/4/26- working house fire at 32 Salem Road. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Lisbon, ME 9/9/26- 3rd alarm building fire. The next photo is also from this fire.



Ricmond, RI 9/9/26- At approximately 11:48 a.m. the Richmond Carolina Fire District was dispatched to a plane crash in the vicinity of the Richmond Airport. Chief of Department Car-601 arrived and reported that a single engine fixed wing aircraft had overshot the runway. Both occupants were uninjured. The pilot wasn't familiar with the airport and misjudged the length of the runway thus causing his aircraft to crash through a barrier fence and come to rest on the roadway. The next photo is also from this incident.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


From the September 4th fire in Manchester, CT.


Retired Lawrence Fire Chief Richard Shafer and FAO Ryan Shafer.


Hollis, NH Firefighters operated at a training burn on August 29th on Silver Lake Road. The next 2 photos are also from this training.




On Saturday September 5th Hartford County Regional Fire School Fall class held its 1st Saturday session. Firefighters from many departments trained on a variety of evolutions involving the use of their SCBA. The class was led by Mike Brown. The next 4 photos are also from this training.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Northborough, MA Rescue 1- 2004 E-One Typhoon 1250/780.


Providence, RI Ladder 7- 2021 Pierce Arrow XT 100' RMA.


Quincy, MA ex Engine 4- 1973 Maxim 1000/500.


Richmond, NH ex Engine 3- 1956 Mack B 750/2500.


Woodstock, VT ex Ladder 1- 1950s Mack LS 65' MMA.


Lachine, Quebec Canada 100' TDA.


Montreal, Canada 1953 Mack LS 100' Magirus RMA.

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.


9-11 25th anniversary challenge coin.


9-11 Memorial and Museum challenge coin.


FDNY Ladder 25 - 9-11 25th anniversary challenge coin.


US Navy dock landing ship USS New York LPD-21 challenge coin.

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