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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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

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician assigned to Air Station Astoria, Oregon, passed away the evening of March 5, 2026, as a result of critical injuries suffered during the rescue of a distressed mariner from a commercial ship offshore of Oregon on February 27th.

U.S. Arym Major Jeffrey R. O’Brien, 45, Captain Cody A. Khork, 35, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, Sergean 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, Sergeant 1st Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, Sergeant Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, and Sergeant Declan J. Coady, 20, died on March 1 during a drone strike in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.

WORLD WAR II

Private Harry Slater, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

2nd Lieutenant William D. Slater, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Roman W. Slawecki, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Robert A. Sloper, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Corporal Ansel R. Smart, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class James F. Mansfield, USMC, from Plymouth, MA killed in action during World War II

Lieutenant Richard D. Mansfield, NAVY, from Somerville, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Robert C. Mansur, NAVY, from Waltham, MA killed in action during World War II

Ensign Charles Mantell, NAVY, from Whtinsville, MA killed in action during World War II

Fireman 2nd Class Geoffrey L. Marconi, NAVY, from Mattapan, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Private First Class David Lawrence Sheehy Randall, ARMY, C CO, 1ST BN, 5TH INFANTRY, 25TH INF DIV, USARV from Shelton, CT killed in action on January 8, 1967

Lance Corporal James Gordon Smith, USMC, SUBUNIT 1, 1ST ANGLICO, FMFPAC from Shelton, CT killed in action on June 2, 1968

Private First Class William Aram Markarian, USMC, CAP HOTEL-7, CACO HOTEL, 3RD CAG, COMBINED ACTION, III MAF from Simsbury, CT killed in action on January 7, 1968

Sergeant Arthur Albert Smith, ARMY, A CO, 5TH SF GROUP, USARV from Simsbury, CT killed in action on January 28, 1971

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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, 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.


The photos this week are of the Coast Guard's tall ship USCGC Eagle, taken in July of 1985.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Noank Fire Department in Groton, CT has taken delivery of this 2026 HME Ahrens Fox 1871 - 1500/1000 for Engine 1 (G-41).


Townsend, MA Engine 3- 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/750.


University of Connecticut Special Hazards 2- 2026 Kenworth T-480/Fouts walk-in rescue.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Brunswick, NY 2/13/26- house fire at 49 Flower Road. The next photo is also from this fire.



Boston 3/9/26- 3 alarm building fire at 7 Wilmore Street in Mattapan. The next photo is also from this fire.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


From the fire in Boston on March 9th.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Beverly, MA Engine 5- 2021 Ferrara Igniter 1500/750/30F.


Boston ex Engine 21- 1968 Ward LaFrance 1250/400.


Boston ex Engine 21- 1970 Hahn 1250/500.


Boston ex Engine 21- 1984 Ford C/E-One 1250/500.


Boston ex Ladder 4- 1970 American LaFrance 100' TDA.


Salem, MA Tower Ladder 2- 2013 Pierce Arrow XT 95' MM Tower.

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 151/Ladder 76 patch.


FDNY Engine 151/Ladder 76 challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Fort Pierce, FL challenge coin.


Farmington, ME Police challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Woburn, MA.

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