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

CURRENT

US Marine Corps Major Tyler R. Braconi, 35, an AH-1Z Viper helicopter pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, was killed when his AH-1Z Viper crashed while conducting routine flight operations.

WORLD WAR II

Private James F. Sherman, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Roy J. Sherrod, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Joseph F. Shields, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Frank J. Shilosky, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Private Theodore F. Maguire, USMC, from Lowell, MA killed in action during World War II

Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Henry F. Mahan, NAVY, from Brookline, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Vincent J. Mahan, NAVY, from Brookline, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Kenneth R. Mahar, USMC, from Adams, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Machinists Mate 1st Class Herbert J. Maher Jr, NAVY, from Framingham, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Four Donald John Zastowsky, ARMY, A CO, 3RD BN, 60TH INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV from Plainfield, CT killed in action on June 11, 1969

Specialist Four Clayton Plourde, ARMY, D CO, 27TH ENG BN, 45TH ENG GROUP, 18TH ENG BDE, USARV ENG CMD, USARV from Plainville, CT killed in action on October 1, 1971

Specialist Four Donald Frederic Sturgeon, ARMY, D CO, 4TH BN, 47TH INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV from Plainville, CT kiled in action on October 28, 1968 Clyde Harold O'Brien Staff Sergeant AERO RIFLE PLT, D TRP, 1ST SQDN, 9TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV Army of the United States Portland, Connecticut January 27, 1941 to January 20, 1967

Staff Sergeant Clyde Harold O'Brien, ARMY, AERO RIFLE PLT, D TRP, 1ST SQDN, 9TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from Portland, CT killed in action on January 20, 1967

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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, Saugus Tower 1 and Engine 2.

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.


Cape Neddick (Nubble Lighthouse) in York, ME taken in May of 1990.


Former Connecticut Transit trolley.


Former Lightship Cape Elizabeth.


Former Lightship Diamond Shoals.


US Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba (WMEC-907) at Base Boston in September of 1987.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Amherst, NH Tower 1- 2001 E-One Cyclone II 2000/300/95’ Tower (ex Berea, KY - acquired 2025).


Brookline, NH Rescue 1- 2025 Spartan/Alexis 1500/750.


Centerville-Osterville-Marston Mills, MA Ambulance 2- 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance.


Centerville-Osterville-Marston Mills, MA Ambulance 3- 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance.


Danville, NH Tanker 1- 2025 Kenworth T880/Rosenbauer 1250/3900.


Holderness, NH Engine 2- 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/1000.


Middleton, NH Engine 4- 2025 Freightliner/US Fire Apparatus 1500/1500.


Milford, NH Engine 3- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Millbury, MA Tanker 4- 2025 Kenworth T-880/KME 1500/3000.


Sandwich, MA Ambulance 1- 2025 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance.


Wareham, MA Squad 1- 2024 Ford F-550/Firematic BRAT 4x4 1500/300/10F.


Yarmouth, MA Forestry 2- 2025 Ford F-350/CET 4x4 300/300/10F.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Haverhill, MA March 1991- Locust and Walnut Streets.


Lawrence, MA June 1991.


Hartford, CT 10/19/25- working fire, 21 bay garage at 255 Sisson Ave. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Worcester, MA 10/20/25- 3 alarm commercial building fire, 821 Main Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On Tuesday October 7th Hartford County Regional Fire School firefighter 2 class took part in fire control night. The night consisted of the car fire prop and airplane prop. For firefighters it was a refresher and line advancement during fires. Class was led by Assistant Director of Training Jason Gilbert. The next 2 photos are also from this training.




On October 14th members of the state wide TERT team visited Massachusetts fire academy in stow. TERT held a training on the campus and had a chance to explore all the features of the MFA stow.


Springfield, MA Fire Department has their own arson unit with 2 dogs assigned. This is Greg and his handler is "Arson 1" Lt Jason Fitzgerald.


Springfield, MA arson dog Elwood handled by "Arson 2" Lt Sean Walker.


On Thursday October 16th the CT Task Force 52 had a meet and greet event at Collin’s aerospace in Windsor Locks. Task force 52 consists of: Windsor locks, Town of Windsor, Suffield, East Granby, Bloomfield, Blue Hills, CT Air National Guard, Bradley International Airport and South Windsor.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Bolton, CT Engine-Tank 134- 2023 Pierce Velocity 1500/1000.


Dracut, MA ex Ladder 1- 1948 Seagrave 750/100/65' MMA.


Dracut, MA ex Truck 1- 1961 FWD/Farrar 750/500.


Dracut, MA ex Truck 3- 1954 GMC/Farrar 600/375.


Dracut, MA ex Truck 6- 1934 Diamond T/McCann 500 GPM.


Dracut, MA ex Truck 8- 1949 Ford F6/McCann 500 GPM.


Medford, MA ex Engine 4- 1971 Mack CF 1000/500.


Millbury, MA Hose 1- 1972 Mack R 1000/750/1000' LDH.


Plymouth, MA Engine 7's 2013 E-One has returned to service after being refurbished by Greenwood Emergency Vehicles.


Seymour, CT ex Engine 15- 1949 Dodge/Seagrave.

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 1 patch.


Springfield, MA Engine 1/Truck 1/Tac-1 challenge coin.


Springfield, MA Engine 2 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Auxiliary 1st District challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Woburn MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Connecticut Fallen Firefighters Memorial.

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