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

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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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

This week, a photo of my wife Marlene with the crew of Malden 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.


My wife Marlene (center) with Malden Councilor at Large Carey McDonald (left) and the crew of Malden Engine 2. Marlene organized a city wide yard sale event and was selling cupcakes that she made and other baked goods with the proceeds being put towards kids activities at an upcoming July 4th event. Engine 2 was kind enough to stop by and purchase some of the baked goods.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Agawam, MA Tower 1- 2025 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 2250/500/100' RM Tower.


Dennis, MA Ambulance 1- 2025 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance. An identical unit has also been delivered for Ambulance 2.


East Longmeadow, MA Engine 2- 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750.


Eliot, ME Engine 1- 2026 Spartan MetroStar/Smeal 1250/1000/10F.


Hyannis, MA Ladder 2- 2025 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 2000/500/107' RMA.


Marlborough, NH Tanker 1- 2025 Freightliner M2-112/Midwest 1250/3000.


Medway, MA has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulances for Ambulance 1 and Ambulance 2.


Swansea, MA Tower-Ladder 1- 2025 E-One Typhoon 2000/300/95' RM Tower.


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


Westfield, MA Engine 3- 2026 Pierce Velocity 1250/770.


Wilmington, MA Ambulance 3- 2025 Freightliner M2/Braun ambulance.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


NO PHOTOS THIS WEEK

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Carver, MA Fire Chief Craig Weston at the annual Brush Breaker / Forest Fire training exercise with approx. 130 Fire Service staff from Southeast Mass.


A joint control burn of a dilapidated barn on the Veazie / Orono Maine Town line. This exercise took place on Thursday April 13, 1989. The next photo is also from this exercise.



On April 27th the Springfield Fire and Emergency Services, Springfield MA Firefighters Local 648 held its 2nd annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial at Fire Headquarters located 605 Worthington Street. The department along with the Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Ian Bennett from the fallen firefighter foundation were present for the event. Key speakers were Mayor Sarno, Ian Bennett, Commissioner Calvi, Union President Lt Brian Ward and Father Gary Dailey.






East Granby Firefighters conducted a drill at the Connecticut Fire Academy on April 17th. Firefighters held their training at the B building. Crews did multiple drills including stretching and hoisting lines up to the 2nd floor. Hartford County Fire School instructors Ken Boudreau and Jason Piorek over saw the drill.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Becket, MA Engine 7- 2024 Spartan MetroStar/4 Guys 2000/1800/20F.


Brookline, MA ex Engine 4- 1958 Pirsch 1250 GPM. (Paul Nelson photo, provided by Doug King.)


Charlton, MA Rescue 1- 2025 Spartan MetroStar/Marion walk-around rescue


Dedham, MA ex Engine 1- 1948 Pirsch 750 GPM.


Dedham, MA ex Ladder 1- 1949 Pirsch 75' MMA.


Manchester By The Sea, MA ex Engine 1- 1952 Seagrave 750 GPM.


Manchester By The Sea, MA ex Ladder 1- 1974 Pirsch 250/200/75' MMA.


Massport Engine 1's 2019 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1500/250AFFF/250AR-AFFF has been reassigned to Hanscom Field and renumbered as Engine 53. A new unit for Engine 1 is currently pending delivery.


Mendon, MA Engine 44- 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Toyne 1500/1250/25F.


Scituate, MA ex Ladder 1- 1936 Seagrave 65' MMA.


Townsend, MA ex Engine 3- 1951 Mack 405A 500/500.


Warren, MA Tanker 1- 2025 Kenworth T-480/Dependable 1500/3000/80F.

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.


West Greenwich, RI Engine 22, Ladder 25, Rescue 2 patch.


Ellington, CT Fire Department challenge coin.


US Coast Guard Cutter Hammer WLCI-75302 challenge coin.


City of New York Police Times Square Unit challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


NO PHOTOS THIS WEEK

CLOSING SHOT


Paul Nelson Photo, courtesy of Doug King.

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