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

For this week, a couple photos of me taken at the antique apparatus show in Marlborough, Mass last weekend. It was nice to see and catch up with many people that I haven't seen in quite some time.

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.


Me with retired Revere Firefighter Frank Barry.


Me with the world famous Mike Boynton. The Medway Maxim antique we are in front of just recently returned to Medway after being restored. It came out amazing, really incredible job.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Arundel, MA Tank 47- 2026 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/2500/30A.


Boston Engine 3- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Boston Engine 4- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Boston Engine 7- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F.


Moosup Valley, RI Unit 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Custom Truck & Body Works 1500/300.


Natick, MA Engine 1- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/945/45A/40B.


Saugus, MA Engine 1- 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


On Tuesday, August 11 just after midnight, a call for a "pop" heard in a wall and an odor of smoke turned into a four-alarm structure fire response at 197 Pearl Street in the City of Essex Junction, VT. Arriving fire personnel found fire in the roofline. Agencies that responded to the incident included the Essex Junction Fire Department, Essex Fire Department, Essex Rescue, Essex Police, Williston Fire Department, Saint Michael's College Fire & Rescue, Vermont Air National Guard Fire Department, Colchester Fire Department, Winooski Fire Department, Burlington Fire Department, Underhill-Jericho Fire Department, Milton Fire Department, Hinesburg Fire Department. Two firefighters were evaluated on the scene but not transported and there were no civilian injuries reported. Damage to the roof, as well as the fourth and third floors on the west wing was extensive due to water damage and overhaul operations. The cause of the fire is believed to have been a lightning strike two hours prior to the call, as the building had no lightning rods. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Revere, MA 8/31/26- working house fire at 72 McKinley Street.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On August 31st, Hanson, MAss Fire responded to a local residence for a women in labor. Firefighters immediately recognized that child birth was imminent, and immediately loaded patient & transported to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. While enroute, Firefighter/Paramedic Colby Silva delivered a healthy baby boy!
L to R are Local 2713 Firefighter/Paramedics: Chris Harris, Eric Adams, Colby Silva and Dan McKale

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Albany, VT Engine 7- 2005 KME Panther 4X4 1250/750 (ex Lake Valley Fire District, CA and Sandwich NH).


Clinton, ME's new fire station located at 26 Baker Street.


Edgardtown, MA Antique Engine 1- 1951 Mack A 500/150.


Hudson, MA reserve Ladder 2- 1998 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA (ex Dracut, MA).


Marlborough, MA Engine 1- 2018 Pierce Impel 1500/750.


Newburyport, MA Engine 5 at an emergency call.


Portland, ME Red 4- 2024 Oshkosh Striker 1500/1500/200F/500 Halotron/55' Snozzle ARFF unit.


Salem, MA Station 2 on North Street.


The rest of the apparatus photos for this week are from the antique apparatus show held in Marlborough, Mass the last weekend in August.


Gardner, MA Antique Ladder 2- 1929 American LaFrance city service.

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.


FDNY Engine 9 patch.


Medway, MA Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Bernard C. Webber WPC-1101 challenge coin.


US Navy destroyer USS Daniel Inouye DDG-118 commissioning challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


USCGC Abbie Burgess WLM-553. The cutter is a 175' buoy tender based out of Rockland, Maine.


New Milford, CT.

CLOSING SHOT


Tim Choate with Mike Boynton of Mass Fire Trucks. Tim is the President of the Mike Boynton Fan Club. He is also the Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. According to Mike, Tim is also the sole member of the club.

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