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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WE REMEMBER

".....to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom" - President Abraham Lincoln

WORLD WAR II

Private Roscoe E. Shattuck, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Sergeant L.R. Shaughnessy, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

1st Lieutenant Martin F. Shaughnessy, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

1st Lieutenant John J. Shaughnessy, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Radioman 1st Class Donald Mackillop, NAVY, from Medford, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Steward W. MacKinnon, USMC, from Newton, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class James H. MacLaughlin Jr, NAVY, from Springfield, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Benjamin A. MacLean, USMC, from Brookline, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class George I. MacNeil, NAVY, from Saugus, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Sergeant William Lincoln Marcy, ARMY, L CO, 75TH INFANTRY, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV from Norwich, CT killed in action on May 20, 1969

Captain James William McNeely, ARMY, ADV TEAM 70, HQ, MACV ADVISORS, MACV from Norwich, CT killed in action on November 27, 1965

Corporal Harold Richard Nielsen, USMC, M CO, 3RD BN, 26TH MARINES, 3RD MARDIV, III MAF from Norwich, CT kiled in action on July 21, 1967

Sergeant Robert Lee Pendergast, ARMY, B CO, 159TH ASLT SPT HELO BN, 101ST ABN DIV, USARV from Norwich, CT killed in action on April 13, 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, some vintage Coast Guard related photos taken by/owned by the late Bill Walsh. I had a large album full of old Coast Guard photos given to me (thank you very much) and I will be featuring them each 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.


US Coast Guard Cutters Hamilton and Chase at the Coast Guard base in Boston in 1981.


Cuttyhunk Island Coast Guard station in August of 1988.


A Brill Trolley that once travelled the Malden, MA trolley line.


Former Lightship Ambrose in New York City in December of 1992.


Former Lightship Ambrose in New York City in January of 1993.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Bennington Rural, VT Rescue 48- 2014 Ford F-550 4x4/Southeast 1000/300 (ex England Hill, KY).


Chelsea, MA Engine 4- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Manchester, NH Rescue 1's new 2025 Rosenbauer Commander heavy rescue is now officially in service. The former Rescue 1, a 2010 KME, is scheduled to be disposed of.


Pownal, VT Engine-Tank 15- 2025 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/1500.


West Warwick, RI Engine 1- 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/750.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS


Reminder: many times there are more photos of incident scenes in the incident archives and only one or two images are showcased on this page. Check out the Latest Updates page to see how many photos of each incident are on the site.


Windsor, CT 8/14/25- building fire, 422 River Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Yarmouth, ME tower ladder, flanked by Freeport engines, at an all hands fire in Freeport on August 16th.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


On August 17th, Springfield probationary FF’s received their badges and promoted Ethan Prendergast to Lieutenant.


Lt Ethan Prendergast congratulated by his brother Lt Zach Prendergast.





On Monday August 18, East Granby and Granby Fireighters took part in a joint drill at the Connecticut fire academy. Both departments worked together on the flat roof prop, pitched roof prop and also the B building roof prop. The next photo is also from this training.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Boston ex Engine 7- 1947 Mack LS 750 GPM.


Boston ex Engine 7 hose wagon- 1947 Mack LS 1000/100.


Boston ex Engine 27- 1948 Mack LS 750/150.


Boston ex Ladder 6- 1984 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


Boston ex Ladder 6- 1992 E-One Hurricane 110' RMA.


Greenland, NH Engine 2- 2015 KME 1500/1000/3000' LDH.


Groton, VT Fire Station after being remodeled.


Medford, MA Engine 6- 2018 Seagrave Marauder 1250/500/30B.


Methuen, MA Engine 8- 2002 E One Cyclone II  1250/750 (reserve, ex Lawrence).

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.


Cowpens, SC Fire Department patch.


Cowpens, SC Fire Department challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team Boston challenge coin.


US Navy guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens CG-63 challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


Former Metropolitian District Police, MA.

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