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

CURRENT

U.S Army Staff Sergeant Troy S. Knutson-Collins, 28, of Battle Creek, Michigan - Sergeant Jose Duenez, Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois - Sergeant Edvin F. Franco, 25, of Glendale, California - and Private First Class Dante D. Taitano, 21, of Dededo, Guam, all from 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, were killed in a training accident on March 25th near Pabrade, Lithuania.

WORLD WAR II

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

FLO Wayne Schumann, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Tech Sergeant Nicholas J. Sciarappa, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

Private Nuinzione Sciulla, ARMY, from Middlesex County, MA killed in action during World War II

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

Fireman 1st Class John L. Lutley, NAVY, from Everett, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Stephen H. Lydon, NAVY, from Roxbury, MA killed in action during World War II

Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Richard P. Lyle, NAVY, from Melrose, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Garrett Lynch, NAVY, from Beverly, MA killed in action during World War II

Seaman 1st Class Joseph P. Lynch, NAVY, from Dorchester, MA killed in action during World War II

VIETNAM

Corporal Elias Benson Pealer, Jr, USMC, M CO, 3RD BN, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARDIV, III MAF from Newington, CT killed in action on May 8, 1970

Captain Joseph Orville Brown, USAF, DET 3, 505TH TAC AIR CTRL GROUP, 7TH AF from Norwalk, CT killed in action on April 19, 1966

Staff Sergeant Robert John Nadeau, ARMY, I TRP, 3RD SQDN, 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY, USARVF from Westbrook, ME kiled in action on November 25, 1969

Colonel Donald Myrick Russell, USAF, 333RD TAC FTR SQDN, 355TH TAC FTR WING, 7TH AF from Westbrook, ME killed in action on December 5, 1967

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JOHN'S PHOTOS FOR THE WEEK

For my photos this week, the challenge coin I had made up for the Stoneham Fire Department. If interested in purchasing one, drop me an email or message me on Facebook.

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.


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.

THE DICK BARTLETT - STEVE CUMMINGS SPOTLIGHT PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

RECENT DELIVERIES


Amherst, NH Engine 5- 2024 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000.


Bellingham, MA Engine 4- 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 (#42320).


Bellingham, MA Ladder 1- 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 2000/500/107' RMA (#42579).


Greenfield, MA Ambulance 2- 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.


Waterbury, CT Engine 2- 2025 HME/Gowans-Knight 1500/500.


Waterbury, CT Engine 5- 2025 HME/Gowans-Knight 1500/500.


Waterbury, CT Mask Service Unit 1- 2004 Ford F-550/Pierce 4X4 light rescue, acquired late in 2024.

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.


Abington, MA 5 alarm fire that took place in 1977. The next 6 photos are also from this fire. Photos courtesy of Mike Zarrella and the Brockton Fire Museum.








Manchester, CT 4/18/25- working house fire at 124 Branford Street. The next photo is also from this fire.



Nashua, NH 4/18/25- 2nd alarm house fire on Wakefield Street.


Wilbraham, MA 4/19/25- 2 alarm structure fire at 5 Russell Road. The next photo is also from this fire.



Manchester, NH 4/21/25- 2nd alarm building fire at 26 Lamonte Street.


2nd alarm fire in Mason, NH on April 21st. The next photo is also from this fire.



Stoughton, MA 4/21/25- working building fire at 189 Brittan Ave.


Springfield, MA 4/22/25- structure fire at 16-18 Phoenix Street. The next 2 photos are also from this fire.




Windham, NH 4/23/25- 2nd alarm fire at 59 Range Road.

EVENTS AND CANDIDS


Plymouth, MA Fire Alarm is transitioning to the PURVIS station alerting and auto CAD dispatch system. From L to R: FAO T. Norton, Deputy David Malaguti, Chief Neil Foley, Fire Alarm Supt/Radio Coordinator Zach Lynch, Deputy Jerome Hart, FAO S. Murphy.

APPARATUS AND STATION SHOWCASE


Carver, MA ex Engine 4- 1980 Ford C/Farrar 1000/750.


Croton-On-Hudson, NY exr Fire Patrol- 1963 Mack C85/Gerstenslager (#C85F-1279).


Harwich, MA Engine 69- 2024 Ford F-550/Fouts Brothers 1500/300/15F (#73839)


Melrose, MA ex Engine 2- 1953 Maxim 750/100.


Middleton, MA ex Engine 1- 1986 Hahn 1250/1000.


Middleton, MA ex Engine 4- 1954 International R-190/Standard Steel 6000 gallon tanker.


Milton, MA ex Engine 4- 1944 Maxim 750/100.


Nashua, NH ex Engine 1- 2001 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750.


Plmouth, MA ex Engine 5- 1954 Diamond T/Maxim 500/400.


Wilbraham, MA ex Engine 1- 1971 Maxim F 1000/1000 (#2946 also ex- Alburgh, VT).

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.


Concord, NH Fire Alarm patch.


Maine Fire Marshal's challenge coin.


U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Marblehead Mass challenge coin.


Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John M. Richardson challenge coin.

POLICE AND MILITARY PHOTOS


MBTA Police, MA.

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