Chief John Postel packed it in after a long and storied career which culminated in 16 years as a Chief in the 44th battalion. Chief Postel was a firefighter in Ladder 11, he was Lt.and Captain in Engine 209 in Bedstuy. Chief Postel came to serves as Chief in the 44th Battalion on Watkins Street in 2004. Chief Postel was a fine Chief officer and that always took care of the men.
