This years Watkins Street Picnic was held down in the Rockaways. The weather couldn't have be better and everyone enjoyed themselves.  The partied carried on until the early morning switching over to the Bungalow Bar after the sun went down.  A big thanks to Chris Banker (L120) … [Read more...]

The Members of the 44 Battalion took part in the first annual softball tournament.  The boys from Bradford Street took the championship after a long day of laughs and camaraderie.  We look forward to next year to keep the tradition going. "The Tradition Continues.... … [Read more...]

Watkins Street congratulates Jimmy Bulloch on his promotion to Lieutenant. It was never a dull moment when Jimmy was working, always seeming to be in the nozzle groups for spectacular fires and kept the boys laughing in the kitchen.  Jimmy, you will definitely be missed and we … [Read more...]

Watkins Street competed against firehouses across the city in the annual king of the ice tournament held at Eisenhower Park. Unfortunately we came up short this year in the first game. The second game FF Jimmy Giammalvo (L120) pitched a shut out and watkins street came out … [Read more...]

Recently we celebrated the promotion of three long time and very influential members of Watkins Street. These members gave their hearts and souls to the firehouse. Battalion Commander James McNally was promoted to Deputy Chief and FFs Brian Cross (L120) and FF John McEneaney … [Read more...]

Watkins Street mourns the loss of Chief Fire Marshall John Stickevers. John entered this great department in 1959 and was assigned to Engine 231 straight out of proby school. After serving Brownsville for many years he would later go on to rise through the ranks in the fire … [Read more...]

The Annual 120 day was held at Churchills in Rockville Centre. A lot of laughs were had and the men had a great time celebrating the day. The Annual 120 day was held at Churchills in Rockville Centre. A lot of laughs were had and the men had a great time celebrating the day. … [Read more...]

The brothers recently competed in the annual King of the Wheels tournament. The men had a great time though falling in the semi final round. Trevor Lawrence (L120) had a young Rich Dipietro esk performance in net keeping the games tight and Jimmy Giammalvo (L120) tallied a goal … [Read more...]

A big congrats goes out to FF Jack Ginley of E-233 on his retirement. Jack faithfully served the city and FDNY for 35 years, originally being assigned to E-232. When disbanded in 1988, Ginley transferred to 233 where he would spend the rest of his career . The brothers from … [Read more...]

This years Christmas Party was held on December 1st at Kasey’s Kitchen and Cocktails in Rockville Centre. Over a hundred current and former members attended. A good time was had by all. Our newest probies, FF Redden (L-120), FF Davan (E-231), and FF Delio (E-231) introduced … [Read more...]

The Officers & Members of Watkins Street congratulate FDNY Battalion Chief George “The Rocket” Johnson on his retirement following years of distinguished service to the City of New York. Chief Johnson was an admired and highly respected fire officer and was a lieutenant in … [Read more...]

Watkins Streets annual reunion and Christmas party will be held on Thursday December 1st at 7 pm. Same place as last year Kaseys Kitchen and Cocktails. 23 N Park Ave, Rockville Centre NY 11570. Just south of sunrise highway. We look forward to seeing all of watkins street alums … [Read more...]

All of watkins street wants to congratulate Rob and Kerry. Best Wishes on Your Engagement. Wishing you the very best as you begin to plan your lives together. Congrats to the Happy Couple   … [Read more...]