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

WORLD WAR II

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

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

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

2nd Lieutenant Frank P. Sonsini, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Carmillo Sistilio, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 1st Class George J. Martelle Jr., NAVY, from New Bedford, MA killed in action during World War II

Ensign Orlindo P. Martello, NAVY, from Franklin, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Alec Martin, NAVY, from Worcester, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Alfred H. Martin, USMC, from New Bedford, MA killed in action during World War II

Ship's Cook 2nd Class Burke W. Martin, NAVY, from North Adams, 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, it's a blank space. Cool, isn't it.

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


Nashua, NH Engine 1- 2026 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/750.


Plymouth, NH Engine 3- 2026 Pierce Saber 2000/2500.


Wrentham, MA Squad 2- 2025 Ford F-550/Bulldog/Darley Fast Attack 4X4 375/200.


Sutton, VT recently acquired this 2001 Ford F-550/E-One/Superior Super Lynx 750/300 for Engine 41. It previously served in Lincoln, ME and Ruby, NY.


Orford, NH Utility 1- 2026 Ford F-550/Alterra light rescue.


Wilmington, MA's new 2026 Spartan MetroStar S-180 1500/750.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


North Branford, CT 7/13/26- 2 alarm house fire on Ledgewood Drive. The next photo is also from this fire.



Branford, CT 7/14/26- firefighters responded to a vehicle fire on North Ivy Street.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


From the fire in North Branford, CT.


From the fire in North Branford, CT.



On Monday June 29th East Granby and Suffield firefighters drilled together at the Connecticut fire academy. The drill included a fire in a large building. The night also marked the last drill for East Granby Fire Chief Kerry Flaherty before retirement. Best wishes in your retirement Chief!




East Granby CT firefighters recently held a back to the basics training evolution. Crews went through hose deployment, SCBA review and forcible entry. Cadets participated in the training as well as the regular firefighters.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Apparatus of the Waltham, Maine Fire Department.


Boston ex Engine 2- 1957 Mack B 1250/400.


Boston ex Engine 2- 1968 Ward LaFrance 1250/400.


Boston ex Engine 3- 1970 Hahn 1250/500.


Boston ex Engine 33- 1971 Hahn 1500/500.


Watertown, MA ex Ladder 2- 1960 Seagrave 75' MMA.


Lynnfield, MA's new headquarters station located at 1100 Summer Street.


Now privately owned, this 1926 Seagrave city service once served the South Manchester Fire Department in Manchester, CT.


Wrentham, MA Engine 3- 1994 Pierce Saber 1250/750.


Bradford, VT Engine 2- 2025 HME Ahrens-Fox Spectr II 1500/1000.


July 11th- Durham Maine Engine 22 paired with Lisbon Fire Tender 2, participating in the annual Lisbon Moxie Day Parade.

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.


Stow, MA Fire Department patch.


Port Authority of NY/NJ Newark-Liberty Airport Crash Rescue challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Thetis WMEC-910 Wardroom challenge coin.


Tennessee State Police challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


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