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.

WE REMEMBER

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

WORLD WAR II

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

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

Private Joseph F. Shields, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

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

Private Theodore F. Maguire, USMC, from Lowell, MA killed in action during World War II

Fire Control Technician 3rd Class Henry F. Mahan, NAVY, from Brookline, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 2nd Class Vincent J. Mahan, NAVY, from Brookline, MA killed in action during World War II

Private First Class Kenneth R. Mahar, USMC, from Adams, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Machinists Mate 1st Class Herbert J. Maher Jr, NAVY, from Framingham, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Specialist Four Donald John Zastowsky, ARMY, A CO, 3RD BN, 60TH INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV from Plainfield, CT killed in action on June 11, 1969

Specialist Four Clayton Plourde, ARMY, D CO, 27TH ENG BN, 45TH ENG GROUP, 18TH ENG BDE, USARV ENG CMD, USARV from Plainville, CT killed in action on October 1, 1971

Specialist Four Donald Frederic Sturgeon, ARMY, D CO, 4TH BN, 47TH INFANTRY, 9TH INF DIV, USARV from Plainville, CT kiled in action on October 28, 1968 Clyde Harold O'Brien Staff Sergeant AERO RIFLE PLT, D TRP, 1ST SQDN, 9TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV Army of the United States Portland, Connecticut January 27, 1941 to January 20, 1967

Staff Sergeant Clyde Harold O'Brien, ARMY, AERO RIFLE PLT, D TRP, 1ST SQDN, 9TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV, USARV from Portland, CT killed in action on January 20, 1967

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, Saugus Tower 1 and 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.


Former Lightship Portland.


South Station in Boston in June of 1982.


South Station in Boston in June of 1982.


US Coast Guard Cutter Tamaroa in August of 1989.


US Coast Guard Cutter Tamaroa in August of 1989.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Boylston, MA Ambulance 1- 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500HD/Horton 4x4 ambulance.


Newport City, VT Engine 3- 2025 Spartan/Smeal 1500/2500.


Cape Elizabeth, ME Engine 61- 2025 Ford F-550/CET 1250/300.


Littleton, MA Medic 1- 2024 Chevrolet 5500HD/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance.


Topsfield, MA Ambulance 2- 2025 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.


Windsor Locks, CT Rescue 4- 2025 Seagrave Marauder with 1997 remounted Salisbury body.


Woburn, MA Engine 3- 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/730/20F.

FIRES AND INCIDENTS




  
  


 

  Arlington, MA 10/10/25- 2 alarm building fire on Palmer Street.  The next photo is also from this fire.   



  
  


 

     



  
  


 

  Bridgeport, CT 10/10/25- working building fire on Capitol Ave.    



  
  


 

  Bridgeport, CT 10/10/25- 2nd alarm  house fire on Lincoln Avenue.  This was the 2nd fire of the night.   



  
  


 

  Bolton, CT 10/12/25- house fire at 131 Birch Mountain Rd.  The next 2 photos are also form this fire.   



  
  


 

     



  
  


 

     



  
  


 

  Manchester, CT 10/13/25- vehicle fire on I84 East at exit 63.  The next photo is also from this fire.   



  
  


 

     








 


 






EVENTS AND CANDIDS

















  


 

  Bridgeport, CT.   



  
  


 

  Bridgeport, CT.     



  
  


 

  Bridgeport, CT.     















  
APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


















  


 

  Charlestown, RI Engine 812- 2012 Pierce Arrow XT 1250/1000.   



  
  


 

  Pierce tower from Magog, QC in Canada.     





  


 

  Proctorsville, VT Engine 2- 2023 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000.   






  


 

  Somerville, MA ex Engine 1 hose wagon- 1928 Ahrens Fox.     



  
  


 

  Somerville, MA ex Engine 2 hose wagon- 1958 International/Howe 300 GPM.   



  
  


 

  Somerville, MA ex Engine 3 hose wagon- 1929 Ahrens Fox 100/100.   



  
  


 

  Somerville, MA ex Engine 3 hose wagon- 1965 International/Pirsch 300/300.   



  
  


 

  Somerville, MA ex Rescue Company- 1958 International R185/Maynard.   




    


 

  Southbridge, MA Ladder 1- 2021 E-One Typhoon 100' RMA.   



  
  


 

  Vernon, CT Engine-Tank 241- 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/2500.   



  
  


 

  Walingford, CT Squad 2- 2024 Sutphen Monarch 1500/750.   











 


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. 
 

	











  
  


 

  Salem, MA Fire Department breast cancer awareness patch.   







 

  Naval Air Station New Orleans Fire Department challenge coin.   



  
  


 

  US Coast Guard Investigative Service New Orleans challenge coin.   



  
  


 

  National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) challenge coin.   














POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS






  
  


 

  Wenham, MA.   















RAILROAD PHOTOS






  
  


 

     




    


 

     













CLOSING SHOT 















  
  


 

  Brockton, MA formerly dedicated their new Public Safety Building at 135 Warren Street during Fire Prevention Week 2025. 
Fire Companies have not moved in yet due to road construction but are expected to occupy their new home in the next several weeks.   











  
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