FDNY Engine 231 / Ladder 120

Watkins Street mourns the loss of Lt. Melvin Harper.  Lt. Harper was a former firefighter in Ladder 120 in the war years serving from June of 1957 to March of 1970.  When promoted he stayed in Brooklyn and was assigned to E235 where he would stay for another 25 years, retiring in … [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. … [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...]