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.

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

WORLD WAR II

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

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

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

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

Sergeant Leslie F. Smith, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Arthur W. Marchant, USMC, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 1st Class Arthur J. Marchi, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Stanley J. Marchwiki, USMC, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Arthur R. Maroux, NAVY, from Leominser, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Marcus J. Marcussen Jr, NAVY, from Mansfield, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Sergeant Wayne Dustin Robbins, USMC, 3RD PLT, B CO, 9TH ENG BN, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Southington, CT killed in action on February 7, 1968

Staff Sergeant Alfons Aloyze Bankowski, USAF, 314TH AIR DIV, PACAF from Southington, CT killed in action on March 23, 1961

Lance Corporal James Allan Branson, USMC, A CO, 1ST AMTRAC BN, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Stamford, CT killed in action on September 10, 1966

Private First Class Richard Edward Broadhurst, USMC, B CO, 1ST BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Stamford, CT killed in action on August 4, 1965

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

Nothing this 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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Dighton, MA Ambulance 1- 2025 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance.


Merrimack, NH Engine 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Milton, MA Engine 1- 2026 E-One Cyclone 1500/780.


Norfolk, MA Tower 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100' MM Tower (shared with Wrentham).


Northbridge, MA Ambulance 3- 2025 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.


Somerset, MA Engine 8- 2026 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/750.


Somerset, MA Rescue 4- 2025 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance.


Trumbull Center, CT Ladder 104- 2025 E-One Typhoon 100' RMA.


Yarmouth, MA Ladder 1- 2026 E-One Typhoon 2000/500 100’ RMA.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Old Town, ME 6/1/89- 2nd alarm house fire with civilian fatality. The next photo is also from this fire.



Rochester, NY 5/6/26- house fire on Manitou Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.





Springfield, MA 5/13/26- working building fire at 61 Ardmore Street. The next 3 photos are also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On Tuesday May 5th, Hartford County Fire School held its annual graduation for Firefighter 1. After almost 17 weeks and close to 240 hours, the instructors said goodbye to 18 future freighters. A very large crowd of families, fire chiefs, friends and future brothers and sisters were on hand for the warmer side graduation held in Windsor locks. Congratulations to all the graduates and a big THANK YOU TO ALL THE INSTRUCTORS FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND TIME. The next 4 photos are also from this event.






Richmond-Carolina, RI Fire Department recently conducted training focused on various vehicle stabilization techniques to remove a patient from under the left front tire. The next 2 photos are also from this training.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boston ex Ladder 2- 1956 Seagrave Anniversary 100' TDA.


Boston ex Ladder 3- 1962 Seagrave Anniversary 100' TDA.


Boston ex Ladder 4- 1949 Mack LS/1930 American LaFrance-American Automatic 85' TDA.


Bridgewater, MA new headquarters station located at 1185 Pleasant Street.


Farmingdale, ME Squad 1- 2001 KME heavy rescue (ex Crescent Hose Co., Borough of North East,, PA, acquired 2022).


Guilford, CT ex Engine 152- 1985 Pierce Dash 1500/750.


Lowell, MA ex Engine 8- 1987 Pierce Lance 1250/750.

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.


Adams, MA Fire Department patch.


Durham, ME Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Spencer WMEC-905 (Boston) challenge coins.


US Coast Guard Cutter Spencer WMEC-905 (Portsmouth, VA) challenge coins.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


NO PHOTOS THIS WEEK

CLOSING SHOT


Massport ex Engine 1- 1960 Ford/Maynard.

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