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 Sergeant Herbert E. Sprague, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Tech 4 William J. St. George, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Richard W. St. Martin, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Edmond L. St. Onge, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Richard H. St. Sauveur, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Peter P. Mastrocola, NAVY, from Everett, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class John V. Mastropieri, USMC, from Newton, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Maurice Mastrototaro, NAVY, from Worester, MA killed in action during World War II

Electrician's Mate 3rd Class John Mateychuk, NAVY, from Sutton, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Kenneth J. Matheson, USMC, from Cambridge, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Ensign Allan Lombard Dunning, Jr, NAVY, VF-51, CVW-15, USS CORAL SEA, TF 77, 7TH FLEET, from Stonington, CT killed in action on October 19, 1973

Master Sergeant John W. Ryon, USAF, 6994TH SEC SQDN, 7TH AF, from Stonington, CT killed in action on November 21, 1972

Corporal Joseph William Durkin, Jr, USMC, MAINT CO, 3RD SVC BN, FLSG ALPHA, FORCE LOG CMD, III MAF from Stratford, CT killed in action on May 22, 1966 (Incident Date May 03, 1966) Irwin Stuart Lerner Major 348TH BOMB SQDN, 307TH STRAT WING, SAC United States Air Force Stratford, Connecticut October 17, 1941 to August 08, 1978 (Incident Date December 20, 1972)

Major Irwin Stuart Lerner, USAF, 348TH BOMB SQDN, 307TH STRAT WING, SAC from Stratford, CT killed in action on August 8, 1978 (Incident Date December 20, 1972)


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RECENT DELIVERIES


Darien, CT Rescue 44- 2026 Seagrave Marauder heavy rescue.


Manchester, NH Truck 7- 2026 Rosenbauer Cobra 100' MM Tower.


North Haven, CT Truck 4- 2025 Sutphen 2000/550/30F/75' RMA.


South Burlington, VT Ambulance 1- 2026 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance.


South Burlington, VT Engine 2- 2025 E-One Cyclone e-Max.


South Portland, ME Ambulance 42- 2026 Ford E-450/Braun ambulance.


Torrington, CT Engine 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/780.


Wayland, MA Engine 4- 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/750.


Wolfeboro, NH Ambulance 2- 2026 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Building fire in Brookline, MA that took place in 1961.


Malden, MA 10/23/26- 4 alarm building fire at 85 Porter Street with fire extending to the exposures. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Brockton, MA 10/26/26- 5 alarm building fire at 303 Spring Street. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On Tuesday October 27th Longmeadow and East Longmeadow took part in a live fire exercise at the Massachusetts Fire Academy's Springfield campus. Crews from both departments went through 4 evolutions, fire attack 1, fire attack 2, search and rescue and RIT. The drill was run by ELFD Capt Goldrick. The next 3 photos are also from this training.





Hartford County Fire School FF1 class took part in Engjne Company Operations. As the class nears its end, crews worked on stand pipes, hose advancement/ repacking hose, search and rescue, SCBA maze and saws. Crews went through each station as a review for some but others something new. The next 3 photos are also from this training.





On Tuesday October 20th Simsbury, CT held a pinning ceremony for new firefighters and promotions.
Peter Christensen, Chris Gelino and Michael Sperber all received badges for regular members.
Firefighter Jeff Holmes was promoted to Lieutenant at Tariffville S-139.
Lieutenant Jason Loftus was promoted Captain at Firetown S-38.
Captain Todd Kelley was promoted to Assistant Chief S-24.
Assistant Chief Mike Brown was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief S-21.






On Monday October 19th Simsbury, CT firefighters from Weatogue and Firetown trained at the Weatogue training center on ladders. Crews went through 3 stations, aerial station, ground ladders single carry and placement and 2 man ladder carry. The OIC was Captain Jason Loftus S-38. The next 2 photos are also from this training.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Bantam, CT Rescue 38- 2022 Spartan FC-94/Gowans-Knight/1995 4 Guys refurb/remount rescue.


Hope Valley-Wyoming, RI Tanker 915- 2005 International/Pierce 1250/3000.


Litchfield, CT Engine 1- 1977 Peterbilt/Oren 1500/300.


Mill Plain, CT Engine 12-2- 2002 Pierce Dash 1500/1000/75F AWD.


Nashua, NH Ladder 2- 2015 Pierce Arrow XT 95' MM Tower.


Newton, MA ex Engine 4- 1972 Ward LaFrance Ambassador 1000/300.


Newton, MA ex Engine 16- 1962 Mack C (with Hendrickson cab) 1000/300. The truck was on loan to Lawrence when the photo was taken.


Newton, MA ex Ladder 2- 1974 American LaFrance 100' TDA.


Newton, MA ex Ladder 4- 1942 Maxim 750 GPM Quad.


Sappi Somerset Paper Mill in Skowhegan, ME Mini 1- 1985 GMC 3500/Pierce 500/300.


Special Signal, RI Canteen 2- 2012 International/Horton (ex Sandwich, MA).


Torrington, CT Engine 5- 2005 Ferrara Ignitor 1500/1000 (ex New Hartford, acquired 2026).


Vernon, CT Tower 541- 2022 Pierce Velocity 100' RM Tower.


Wakefield, MA ex Engine 3- 1938 Seagrave 750/100.


North Collier, FL Tower-Ladder 43- 2024 Sutphen 1500/500/75' MM Tower.


Punta Gorda, FL Truck 1- 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/75' RMA.


Richmond, VA Truck 2- 2026 Seagrave 100' TDA.

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.


Phoenix, AZ Station 32 patch.


Phoenix, AZ Station 32 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Benjamin Dailey WPC-1123 challenge coin.


Mass State Police Halloween challenge coin.

POLICE/MILITARY

CLOSING SHOT


Athol, MA antique Ladder 2- 1920 Seagrave Suburbanite city service.

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