On Sunday August 20th 2023, at approximately 11:30am a ticket was received for smoke from a building in the intersection of Sackman St & Livonia Ave. Upon arrival Fire was out the windows on the 11th floor in apt 11C, at 383 Livonia Ave and a 10-77 was transmitted. It was at this … [Read more...]
Farewell Chief Horne!
It is with Great Honor that the members of Watkins Street and the 44th Battalion congratulate Battalion Chief Patrick Horne on his retirement after 39 years of exemplary service to the city of New York! Appointed on 7/11/84 Assigned to L156 on 8/21/84 Promoted to Fire … [Read more...]
Captain Coyne receives his front piece as Captain of 120!
Congratulations to Capt Coyne on receiving your new 120 Captain front piece presented by Lt. Mirra. … [Read more...]
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Richie Montanez (Father of Paul Montanez E231)
It's with deep sorrow that we are posting to announce the passing of Richie Montanez (father of Paul Montanez E231) this morning after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 30th from 3:00 to 7:00 at Towers Funeral Home - 2681 Long Beach … [Read more...]
Outstanding Job by E231 & L120
On the evening of July 9th The members of Watkins St upheld the highest standards of the job at box 2106. At 2000hrs box 2106 came over for Smoke in a building on the Cross streets of Junius St & Newport St. E231 & L120 arrived on scene to find at a fire in a 2 sty “neimeyer” … [Read more...]
Watkins Street Annual Picnic
The Watkins Street Annual Picnic is being held on August 21st beginning at 12:00pm. The location of this years picnic will be Amityville Beach Park in Amityville NY. All Current & Past members are welcome to attend with their family members! Looking Forward to seeing … [Read more...]
Welcome to Watkins Street
The officers and members welcome our new assigned officers to Watkins St Lt James Walker E231 8/21/21 Lt Don Gleason L120 5/21/22 Lt Chris Sweeney E231 5/21/22 Chief Paul Geoghegan B44 6/17/23 We look forward to working with these great officers who bring years of time … [Read more...]
Welcome Back Captain Scott Coyne
A big Congratulations to Captain Coyne on being assigned to L120 (for a second time) This time Captain Coyne has been assigned as company commander! We are excited to have Captain Coyne back serving in his new role of Commander of the "Supertruck" There is no one better out there … [Read more...]
Watkins Street Congratulates the Following Members on their promotion!
Over the past few years we have had many members with great experience and years of service to Watkins street get promoted. These members have served Brownsville with dedication, professionalism and courage during their tenure on Watkins street. While We are sad to see them … [Read more...]
Watkins Street would regrets to announce the passing of the following members…
FF Walter Luedeke (L120) Feb 2021 FF Luedeke served the City of New York as a firefighter for over 30 years during a time when fire duty was at an all time high, it wasn't "if" they caught a job that tour it was, when and how many would they respond do that night. FF Luedeke … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Kevin Healy Recipient of the Frank T. Tuttlemondo Medal
On November 8, 2020, at 1202 hours, Ladder Company 120 arrived first due to Box 1640 for a reported fire in a private dwelling in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn. While responding, units were advised by the Brooklyn Dispatcher that they were receiving multiple calls reporting … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Connor Norman Recipient of the Henry D. Brookman Medal
It is traditional in many fire service families for the sons and daughters to follow in the footsteps of their parents and/or siblings. Some go further and even effect a rescue, as did their relative. Such is the case with FF Conor Norman, Ladder 120. At 1858 hours on … [Read more...]
Watkins Street Website Updates
We would like to apologize for the lack of posts over the past few years to our viewers. We are working rigorously to bring the website up to date and keep everyone notified of all watkins street information and events... Please keep an eye out for our updates and events! We … [Read more...]
Lifelong public servant Donald R. "Don" Healy (L120), passed away peacefully at home in Jacksonville FL on Friday, January 29, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.Before serving in the FDNY, Don enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and served three years of active duty before … [Read more...]
After 25 years of service to this great city, Lt. Robert Brown hung his gear for the last time this past week. Lt. Brown started his career at the "Fire Factory" in Harlem Engine 58. After being promoted to Lt., he began in TL120 UFO. Working for over a decade on Watkins … [Read more...]
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