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.

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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

WOJG Marcus M. Shores, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant James V. Shoulder, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant Harry E. Shubley Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Staff Sergeant Francis B. Shuster Jr, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Ernest Siegel, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Coxswain John J. Mahoney Jr, NAVY, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

ShipFitter 2nd Class Leroy F. Mahoney, NAVY, from Malden, MA killed in action during World War II

Private William F. Mahoney, USMC, from Ayer, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Christos Makris, NAVY, from Lowell, MA killed in action during World War II

Ensign Paul J. Malatesta, NAVY, from Medford, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class David Michael Freeman, ARMY, E CO, 2ND BN, 8TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from Putnam, CT killed in action on August 11, 1969

Lance Corporal David Richard Bingham, USMC, F CO, 2ND BN, 4TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Quaker Hill, CT killed in action on May 2, 1968

Lance Corporal Four George Crawford Currie, USMC, C CO, 7TH ENG BN, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Quaker Hill, CT died on June 22, 1968 (Incident Date June 8, 1968)

Chief Warrant Officer John Thomas Orrico, ARMY, 191ST AHC, 13TH AVN BN, 164TH AVN GROUP, 1ST AVIATION BDE, USARV from Ridgefield, CT killed in action on November 2, 1970

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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, more photos from the late Bill Walsh.

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.


Great Washington Bridge Lighthouse on the Hudson River in NY taken in August of 1987.


Metropolitan Transit Authority (Mass) "snow fighter" vehicle.


Lightship Nantucket at the Coast Guard base in Boston in August of 1981.


Lightship Nantucket at the Coast Guard base in Boston in July of 1985.


Vintage photo of Joshua James (left) and his crew with the US Life Saving Service, a service that would eventually merge with the US Coast Guard. He is credited with saving over 500 lives.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Buxton, ME Engine 417- 2024 Freightliner/Pierce 1250/750 4X4.


Hope and Jackson, RI Rescue 2- 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Lenox, MA Ambulance 1- 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance.


Lisbon, ME Tender 2- 2025 International/Pierce 1500/1800.


Mattapoisett, MA Ladder 1- 2008 Pierce/Quantum 1500/500/30F 105' RMA (ex Madison, WI).


Stratham, NH Engine 1- 2025 E-One Cyclone 1500/1200/40A.


Yarmouth, MA Ambulance 1- 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Amherst, MA 11/7/25- fully involved building under construction at 57 Olympia Drive. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Bridgeport, CT 11/12/25- 3rd alarm buiding fire at 33 Cleveland Ave. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Newark, NJ firefighters responded to this fire at 91 Bay Street on November 7th. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On Tuesday night October 28th Lost Acres fire dept (Granby Ct) held a promotional ceremony. Amongst the advancements, Tim Weber assumed command as fire chief taking the reigns from John Horr Jr.



Richmond-Carolina, RI Fire District is a collection site for food donations that will be distributed to local food pantries. Pictured in front of Tanker-615 is Fire Marshal Chris Moore and Firefighter Owen Sweetland.


From the fire in Bridgeport, CT on November 12th.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Clinton, CT ex Ladder 971- 1975 Sutphen 1250/300 85’ MM tower.


Clinton, CT Tanker 962- 1981 Duplex/E-One 1500/2000.


Hamden, CT ex Engine 2- 1984 Pierce Dash 1500/750.


Hamden, CT ex Engine 4- 1984 Pierce Dash 1500/750.


Milton, MA ex Engine 1- 1978 Mack CF 1250/750.


North Reading, MA ex Engine 2- 1953 Maxim 750/300.


Revere, MA ex Engine 4- 1981 Mack CF 1250/500.


Saugus, MA ex Ladder 1- 1987 Pierce Arrow 1250/300/95' RM Tower.


Smithfield, RI has occupied their new Station 3.


Somersworth, NH ex Ladder 1- 1985 Mack CF/LTI 106' RMA.

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 Ladder 24 patch.


Springfield, MA Engine 7 challenge coin.


Springfield, MA Station 8 challenge coin.


US Coast Guard 1st District Command Master Chief challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Somerville, MA.

CLOSING SHOT


Rochester, NH ex Engine 2- 1958 Diamond T Maxim 750/500.

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